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Book Synopsis: The New York Times bestselling stunning, standalone prequel to The Priory of the Orange Tree.
“A magnificent, sweeping epic. Shannon has created a world rich in intricate mythology, beautifully realized and complex.” Jennifer Saint, bestselling author of Ariadne
In A Day of Fallen Night, Samantha Shannon sweeps readers back to the universe of Priory of the Orange Tree and into the lives of four women, showing us a course of events that shaped their world for generations to come.
Tunuva Melim is a sister of the Priory. For fifty years, she has trained to slay wyrms – but none have appeared since the Nameless One, and the younger generation is starting to question the Priory's purpose. To the north, in the Queendom of Inys, Sabran the Ambitious has married the new King of Hróth, narrowly saving both realms from ruin. Their daughter, Glorian, trails in their shadow – exactly where she wants to be.
The dragons of the East have slept for centuries. Dumai has spent her life in a Seiikinese mountain temple, trying to wake the gods from their long slumber. Now someone from her mother's past is coming to upend her fate. When the Dreadmount erupts, bringing with it an age of terror and violence, these women must find the strength to protect humankind from a devastating threat.
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Immerse yourself in the rich and captivating world of A Day of Fallen Night (The Roots of Chaos), the prequel to the New York Times bestselling epic, The Priory of the Orange Tree. In this magnificent standalone novel, author Samantha Shannon weaves a tale of myths, legends, and the lives of four remarkable women whose actions shaped their world for generations to come.
Experience the thrill alongside Tunuva Melim, a brave sister of the Priory. Witness her fifty years of rigorous training to slay wyrms, even as the younger generation begins to question the purpose of their ancient order. Meanwhile, in the Queendom of Inys, Sabran the Ambitious has married the new King of Hróth, forging a potential path to salvation for both realms on the brink of ruin. Troubled by the shadows of her powerful parents, Glorian, their daughter, seeks her own destiny.
But the dragons of the East, dormant for centuries, are stirring. Dumai, who has dedicated her life to awakening the gods in a Seiikinese mountain temple, is now confronted by a person connected to her mother's enigmatic past. As the Dreadmount awakens, unleashing an era of terror and violence, these extraordinary women must summon their strength and protect humankind from an unimaginable threat that could jeopardize all existence.
Uncover the secrets, unravel the mysteries, and embark on an exhilarating journey through this exquisitely realized and intricately crafted world. A Day of Fallen Night (The Roots of Chaos) will transport you to a realm teeming with danger, adventure, and wonder. Don't miss out on this sweeping epic—get your hands on a copy today!
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