'History and enchantment woven in a seamless, intricate tapestry' Sarah Rees Brennan
A desperate thief. A magical book. And a heist for the ages.
There's only one thing notorious thief Lyta loves more than a big score: her little brother, Kit. But when Kit is arrested for producing seditious pamphlets, he stands to lose not only his printing press, but possibly his life.
In exchange for her brother's freedom, Lyta strikes a daring bargain with the king -she will steal the infamous Book of Gold: a mysterious manuscript reputed to be hiding vast magical power within.
It's just the kind of challenge Lyta relishes, but she didn't bargain for a secretive scholar, her brother's interference, or the return of handsome and brooding Captain Sylvian Chant, once her lover and partner in crime, now an incorruptible royal bodyguard . . .
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
ISBN: 9781399731560
Number of pages: 352
Weight: 560 g
Dimensions: 236 x 160 x 32 mm
An epic historic adventure that sweeps you away with magic books, gods, and a gorgeous second-chance romance. This book is golden! - M. A. Kuzniar, bestselling author of Midnight in Everwood
History and enchantment woven in a seamless, intricate tapestry - Sarah Rees Brennan, author of Long Live Evil
Intricately plotted and vividly imagined, The Book of Gold snatched me away to a dangerous, decadent city populated by thieves and kings; scholars and gods. I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of this smart, inventive, and propulsive debut - Lyra Selene, author of A Feather So Black
I was immediately absorbed into Lyta's fast paced, high stakes magical world. Drawing together a corrupt city underbelly, cutting court politics and a complicated romance into one epic heist . . . Every page shimmers with trickery, deception and delicious fun - Cari Thomas, Sunday Times bestselling author of Threadneedle
I really loved reading this book. It was a very easy read with likeable characters, an imaginative world that is well explained and a gripping pace. The ending was satisfying enough and also leaves me really looking... More
A fantastical heist set in an alternate medieval European city. I couldn't put it down, and wish I could go back and read it again for the first time.
I loved this book. Lyta was a great character she didn't always think before she acted
but I think many of us can relate.
I really liked her relationship with Syl I thought they were good together especially...
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