Among The Burning Flowers (take Your First Steps Into The Epic)

By (author) Shannon, Samantha
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A standalone from the world of the global bestselling fantasy phenomenon THE PRIORY OF THE ORANGE TREE.

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With the awakening of fire-breathing dragons, Among the Burning Flowers sees the first sparks of danger that threaten to consume the world in The Priory of the Orange Tree.

Take your first steps into the epic.
Yscalin, land of sunshine and lavender, will soon be ablaze.

It has been centuries since the Draconic Army took wing, almost extinguishing humankind.

Marosa Vetalda is a prisoner in her own home, controlled by her cold father, King Sigoso. Over the mountains, her betrothed, Aubrecht Lievelyn, rules Mentendon in all but name. Together, they intend to usher in a better world.

A better world seems impossibly distant to Estina Melaugo, who hunts the Draconic beasts that have slept across the world for centuries.

And now the great wyrm Fýredel is stirring, and Yscalin will be the first to fall . . .

A story of human resilience in the face of dire circumstances, Among the Burning Flowers leads readers through the gripping and tragic events that pave the way for the opening of the million-copy bestseller The Priory of The Orange Tree.

Richly illustrated with magical artwork by Rovina Cai (@rovinacai).

Biographical note:
Samantha Shannon is the million copy bestselling author of The Bone Season and The Roots of Chaos series. Her work has been translated into twenty-eight languages. She lives in London. samanthashannon.co.uk / @say_shannon
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A standalone from the world of the global bestselling fantasy phenomenon THE PRIORY OF THE ORANGE TREE.

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Tip the scales: After the landmark reissues of Shannon’s debut series, The Bone Season series, the author has never been more prominent on the global fantasy stage. With regular tours and events we are certain that this return to her biggest series at the height of dragon-mania will further cement Shannon’s place as an author that burns away competition
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For the book-wyrms: A master of modern fantasy at the peak of her powers, this new novel from Sunday Times bestselling Samantha Shannon sees a new instalment in her blockbuster Roots of Chaos series join the ranks of other dragon-phenomenon publishing as Fantasy readerships boom
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Hot property: A prequel that works beautifully as a standalone novel, this is a must-have for existing fans and a brilliant place to start your journey with Samantha Shannon for newcomers
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A warm up: clocking in at a mere (in dragon-terms) 200 pages, the more accessible length of this novel, as well as stunning illustrations, means it will feel welcoming to SFF novices as well as fantasy aficionados
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The art is fire: an illustrated novel with up to 20 exclusive artworks, this will be a covetable, stunning addition to a Roots of Chaos collection. This will feature a new artist partnership while keeping Ivan Belikov’s trademark cover look. Also an opportunity to begin your Roots of Chaos collection with a bang!
(Opportunity for events and signings with illustrators)