The Unicorn Hunters
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This otherworldly hardcover edition includes an illustrated jacket, a foil-stamped case, and designed full-color endpapers!
“I loved every moment I spent in this magical, dangerous, and haunted realm in the company of its clever and captivating duchess.”—Naomi Novik, author of A Deadly Education
Anne of Brittany was a child when France invaded and drove her royal father to his death. Now she is a young woman, sovereign duchess of an occupied realm, and France means to crown their conquest by marrying her to their king. Such an alliance would put her title, her lands, and her body forever in the hands of her enemies.
But Anne refuses to be the last duchess of Brittany.
Her only hope of resisting conquest is another alliance sealed with marriage, so Anne arranges a daring last gambit: a secret betrothal to Charles of France’s greatest rival. But secrets are hard to keep in a world where rival courts spy on each other with diviners.
The forest of Brocéliande was once the haunt of Merlin the Enchanter and the long-lost faerie queen. But magic is long gone from Broceliande, except for the occasional sight of a unicorn and one critical quirk: This ancient forest is completely hostile to divination.
While pretending compliance with France, Anne plans a unicorn hunt in Brocéliande. A bit of pointless pageantry. A diversion so she can wed in secret.
Or so she thinks.
In this rich and epic novel, the author of the acclaimed Winternight trilogy turns the real history of a remarkable woman into an unforgettable tale of mystery, enchantment, and the price of power.
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I have long been looking for something to fill the "Winternight"-shaped hole in my heart, and of course only Katherine Arden herself could fill it. She has once again managed to weave history with fantasy, and such writing a folktale that transported me to magical forests and into the heart of strong women. Anne of Brittany is the best FMC since Vasya, as she is strong, tough, hard-headed and laughing in the face of patriarchy by finding her own path through rough patches and magic. Her journey to save Brittany from French annexation, using both political cunning and the magic of the legendary forest of Brocéliande, was utterly compelling. The way she outmaneuvered courts and diviners alike, all while navigating a world where myth and history blur, left me breathless. The characters were all extremely well done and intriguing. From Louis of Orléans with his unwavering devotion to Anne’s sister Isabeau and half-brother Henri to mysterious Elesbed and her cat Butter, I enjoyed all of them. This was a story of power, sacrifice and love Katherine Arden has done it again! Creating a world so vivid, a heroine so inspiring, that I never wanted to leave. 4.5/5 stars. Thank you @NetGalley and @DelReyBooks for the eARC! #TheUnicornHunters #Bookstagram #NetGalley
Description
This otherworldly hardcover edition includes an illustrated jacket, a foil-stamped case, and designed full-color endpapers!
“I loved every moment I spent in this magical, dangerous, and haunted realm in the company of its clever and captivating duchess.”—Naomi Novik, author of A Deadly Education
Anne of Brittany was a child when France invaded and drove her royal father to his death. Now she is a young woman, sovereign duchess of an occupied realm, and France means to crown their conquest by marrying her to their king. Such an alliance would put her title, her lands, and her body forever in the hands of her enemies.
But Anne refuses to be the last duchess of Brittany.
Her only hope of resisting conquest is another alliance sealed with marriage, so Anne arranges a daring last gambit: a secret betrothal to Charles of France’s greatest rival. But secrets are hard to keep in a world where rival courts spy on each other with diviners.
The forest of Brocéliande was once the haunt of Merlin the Enchanter and the long-lost faerie queen. But magic is long gone from Broceliande, except for the occasional sight of a unicorn and one critical quirk: This ancient forest is completely hostile to divination.
While pretending compliance with France, Anne plans a unicorn hunt in Brocéliande. A bit of pointless pageantry. A diversion so she can wed in secret.
Or so she thinks.
In this rich and epic novel, the author of the acclaimed Winternight trilogy turns the real history of a remarkable woman into an unforgettable tale of mystery, enchantment, and the price of power.
Book Information
Posts
I have long been looking for something to fill the "Winternight"-shaped hole in my heart, and of course only Katherine Arden herself could fill it. She has once again managed to weave history with fantasy, and such writing a folktale that transported me to magical forests and into the heart of strong women. Anne of Brittany is the best FMC since Vasya, as she is strong, tough, hard-headed and laughing in the face of patriarchy by finding her own path through rough patches and magic. Her journey to save Brittany from French annexation, using both political cunning and the magic of the legendary forest of Brocéliande, was utterly compelling. The way she outmaneuvered courts and diviners alike, all while navigating a world where myth and history blur, left me breathless. The characters were all extremely well done and intriguing. From Louis of Orléans with his unwavering devotion to Anne’s sister Isabeau and half-brother Henri to mysterious Elesbed and her cat Butter, I enjoyed all of them. This was a story of power, sacrifice and love Katherine Arden has done it again! Creating a world so vivid, a heroine so inspiring, that I never wanted to leave. 4.5/5 stars. Thank you @NetGalley and @DelReyBooks for the eARC! #TheUnicornHunters #Bookstagram #NetGalley