{"product_id":"9781398528376-dagger-and-the-flame","title":"The Dagger and the Flame","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe instant number one bestseller!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn the dark underbelly of a Paris-inspired fantastical city, two rival assassins are pitted against each other in a deadly game of revenge, where the most dangerous mistake of all is falling in love…​\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAN INSTANT \u003ci\u003eNEW YORK TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e BESTSELLER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e‘SIZZLING. STUNNING. SPECTACULAR.’ – Lauren Roberts, author of \u003ci\u003ePowerless\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe ‘\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ehighly addictive’ (\u003ci\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/i\u003e), most\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e fiery enemies-to-lovers romantasy of the year. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Leigh Bardugo and Stephanie Garber.  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn the dark underbelly of a beautiful city, two rival assassins are pitted against each other in a deadly game of revenge, where the most dangerous mistake of all is falling in love…\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In Fantome, Shade-magic is a deadly commodity controlled by two enemy guilds: the Cloaks and the Daggers – the thieves and the assassins. On the night of her mother’s murder, 18-year-old Seraphine runs for her life. Seeking sanctuary with the Cloaks, Sera’s heart is set on revenge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e But nothing can prepare Sera for the moment she finally comes face-to-face with Ransom, heir to the Order of Daggers. And Ransom is shocked to discover that this unassuming farmgirl wields a strange and blazing magic he has never seen before…\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Dagger and the Flame\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ‘Lush world-building, witty dialogue and romantic tension abound in a highly addictive fantasy romp.’ – \u003ci\u003eThe Guardian \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ‘Romantic, dramatic and dark.’ – \u003ci\u003eThe Daily Mail\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ‘Sizzling romance, stunning world-building, spectacular writing.’ – Lauren Roberts, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003ePowerless\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ‘Packed full of Doyle's trademark lush description and snarky banter, \u003ci\u003eThe Dagger and the Flame \u003c\/i\u003eis a sprawling adventure through the treacherous streets of Fantome. Enemies to lovers, sworn-to-kill-each-other-but-let's-kiss, swoony romance, perilous mystery, cute animal sidekicks – it ticks every romantasy box and will delight fans everywhere.’ – Melinda Salisbury, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Sin Eater's Daughter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e ‘Fast paced, and exciting and clever, and because it’s Catherine Doyle, it’s beautifully written, too. Oh, and did I mention it’s really, really hot?’ – Louise O’Neill author of \u003ci\u003eThe Surface Breaks\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e ‘Gorgeous and ruthless: stand back everyone, the true rivals to lovers has arrived.’ – Sarah Rees Brennan, author of \u003ci\u003eLong Live Evil\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e ‘Gorgeous, thrilling, and devastatingly romantic. \u003ci\u003eThe Dagger and the Flame \u003c\/i\u003eis guaranteed to be your new obsession.’ – Katherine Webber, co-author of \u003ci\u003eTwin Crowns\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ‘Deftly plotted.’ – \u003ci\u003eThe Bookseller Buyer’s Guide\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ‘Catherine Doyle returns to her roots with a tale of enemies to lovers that will have readers captivated. A tense, twisting story peppered with Doyle’s signature banter, this is a must-read for romantasy fans.’ – \u003ci\u003eThe Irish Examiner\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ‘In this glittering young adult fantasy, Doyle plays with themes of magic, intrigue, friendship, family, morals and love in this story of cloaks and daggers.’ – \u003ci\u003eChildren’s Books Ireland, Recommended Reads\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Dagger and the Flame was Children's #1 bestseller in the TCM chart on 28 September 2024, and #9 on the New York Times bestseller list of Young Adult Hardcover books on 10 October 2024\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41543580647521,"sku":"9781398528376","price":16.21,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_31760549.jpg?v=1734597272","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781398528376-dagger-and-the-flame","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}