The Priory of the Orange Tree

What The Priory of the Orange Tree is about

For a thousand years the House of Berethnet has ruled Inys, and now its future rests on Queen Sabran the Ninth. She is unmarried, yet she must bear a daughter to keep her realm safe from destruction. Meanwhile, assassins edge nearer to her door.

Ead Duryan has risen from outsider to lady-in-waiting at court. Her true loyalty belongs to a secret society of mages, and she quietly guards the queen using magic that is forbidden. Far across the dark sea, Tané has trained since childhood to ride dragons, and she soon faces a choice that could upend everything she knows.

The lands of East and West are split and unwilling to talk, even as ancient forces of chaos begin to wake. Sweeping and romantic, this epic fantasy weaves together duty, hidden loyalty and the pull between love and obligation. It is a good match for readers who like large-scale worldbuilding and strong women at the centre of the story.

Questions about The Priory of the Orange Tree

When was The Priory of the Orange Tree published?

The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon was first published in 2018.

Was The Priory of the Orange Tree one of the best books of 2018?

The Priory of the Orange Tree is #20 on BookWard's Best Books of 2018, out of 59 2018 books that cleared our data bar. 362 readers have shelved it on Open Library; readers rate it 4.4 out of 5 (14 ratings).

Why is The Priory of the Orange Tree on the Best Books of 2018 list?

362 readers have shelved it on Open Library; readers rate it 4.4 out of 5 (14 ratings).

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