{"product_id":"9780241766811-the-mistral","title":"The Mistral","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDISCOVER YOUR NEXT NEW FANTASY OBSESSION NOW\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for fans of Brandon Sanderson and John Gwynne.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘\u003ci\u003eThe Mistral \u003c\/i\u003eis marvellous . wonderful, consistent and profound world-building. Something amazing has spun out of Felix’s head’ \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eStephen Fry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e'\u003c\/i\u003eA glorious read: clever, compelling, and deftly original while still bringing to mind so many of my fantasy favourites' \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEllie Keel \u003c\/i\u003e   \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A plot that fuses innovative magic, grand adventure, political intrigue and a complex, multi-layered coming of age story – what more could you want in modern fantasy?' - \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eVaseem Khan  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e--\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA DYING MAGIC. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eA SLAUGHTERED QUEEN. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eA WORLD ON THE BRINK OF WAR.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Mistral - a divine, ancient wind - has long swept over the realm, bestowing magical abilities on those destined to shape the future.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut The Mistral is dying.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs it falters, and fear of all-out war consumes the kingdom, a peace delegation sets out from the land of Terrius to the city of Lurella.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the delegation’s heart is \u003cb\u003eSwan\u003c\/b\u003e, daughter of an assassinated queen, who holds a powerful and rare ability. She must seek answers - both to her mother’s murder and her own inability to master her powers. Before it's too late.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeanwhile, in Lurella's duelling pit - The Iron Circuit - \u003cb\u003eFenne\u003c\/b\u003e, a feared fighter, comes to the attention of one city ruler, who sees in her an opportunity .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs the Peace Pledge begins, Swan and Fenne are thrown together by a dark conspiracy – one that could forever alter not just their fate, but that of The Mistral.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd the fragile balance holding the realm together .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Mistral \u003c\/i\u003ebegins an epic new fantasy trilogy – a sweeping tale of high magic. Of dangerous powers and deadly ambition. And a world on the precipice of the darkest of wars .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e--\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eREADERS ARE LOVING \u003ci\u003eTHE MISTRAL\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Big, dramatic, and full of tension. \u003cb\u003eThis gave me similar vibes to \u003ci\u003eMistborn\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eGodkiller\u003c\/i\u003e with its epic scale, layered magic system, and character driven story.' —   ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐    Reader Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'\u003c\/b\u003eMy goodness, \u003cb\u003ewhat a book!! The world? Amazing! The writing?? Insanely good! The plot? \u003c\/b\u003ePolitical intrigue with magical aspects!\u003cb\u003e'  —   ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐    Reader Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A sprawling epic fantasy reminiscent of Sanderson’s \u003ci\u003eStormlight Archive\u003c\/i\u003e, but also distinctly original\u003c\/b\u003e in it’s world-building, histories, and a very intriguing central plot premise . \u003cb\u003eA twisting and weaving narrative of hidden motivations, manipulation and betrayals . which culminates to a shocking finale.' —   ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e'\u003c\/i\u003eAn epic fantasy that’ll sweep you away into a richly crafted world full of adventure and magic . \u003cb\u003eIf you love big, sweeping fantasy with depth and excitement, this book is definitely worth diving into!' —   ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐    Reader Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Imagine a melting pot of: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eMistborn\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e Era 1, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eWorlds of Radiance\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eGodkiller, \u003c\/i\u003eand more . Political instability and rival wars, secret powers and prophecies .  it ticks a lot of boxes.\u003cb\u003e' —   ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐   Reader Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'The world building was brilliant . Almost felt like watching a film.' —   ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐    Reader Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e'The Mistral \u003c\/i\u003eoffers richly imagined world building paired with a thoughtful, well-paced character journey' —   ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐   Reader Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56409872859510,"sku":"9780241766811","price":20.74,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_40500370_289291b3-8ec3-4984-b1f3-4c355976c871.jpg?v=1774501747","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9780241766811-the-mistral","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}