The Hand, the Eye and the Heart (Paperback)
Zoe Marriott (author)- 5+ in stock
"A rising star of fantasy fiction." The Times
"Zoe Marriott has created something truly special." Lauren James, author of The Loneliest Girl in the Universe
"Richly imagined yet sharply topical. You'll fall in love with Zhi." L. A. Weatherly, author of the Angel trilogy
Zhilan was assigned female at birth. Despite a gift for illusions, they know they are destined to live out their life within the confines of the women's quarter. But when civil war sets the empire aflame, Zhilan is determined save their disabled father from the battlefield. By taking his place. Surviving brutal army training as a boy - Zhi - is only the first challenge. In the glittering court of the Land of Dragons, love and betrayal are two sides of the same smile, and soon the fate of a nation rests on Zhi's shoulders. But to win, they must decide where their heart truly belongs...
Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
ISBN: 9781406383546
Number of pages: 448
Weight: 309 g
Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 26 mm
MEDIA REVIEWS
"Set in a richly imagined fairy-tale China, Marriot weaves topical themes of gender identity into an epic fantasy adventure." * The Bookseller *
"[...] a story that has a deserving and important place on bookshelves today." * The Clare People *
"Exceptional fantasy, utterly spell-binding." * Fallen Star Stories *
"This will make a superb addition to the school library and will hopefully help young people in their questions about their own gender." * BooksForKeeps *
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