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In the sweeping epic fantasy A Day of Fallen Night, Samantha Shannon transports readers back to the richly imagined world first introduced in her critically acclaimed The Priory of the Orange Tree. This sprawling 850-page saga follows the intertwined fates of four formidable women: a teenage princess caught in a web of court intrigue, a young warrior fighting for vengeance, and two others whose paths will converge in an age-old battle between darkness and light. Shannon deftly weaves together multiple narratives and complex themes into an immersive, genre-defying tale of magic, power, and the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood.
Samantha Shannon is the award-winning author of the bestselling Bone Season series, as well as The Priory of the Orange Tree. A Day of Fallen Night cements her status as a master storyteller and one of the most imaginative voices in the fantasy genre today. Shannon's meticulous world-building and lyrical prose have garnered acclaim from critics and readers alike, establishing her as a trailblazer in the new era of modern fantasy fiction.