The Mistralis marvellous . . . wonderful, consistent and profound world-building. Something amazing has spun out of Felix’s head’STEPHEN FRY

A DYING MAGIC.

A SLAUGHTERED QUEEN.

A WORLD ON THE BRINK OF WAR.

The Mistral – a divine, ancient wind – has long swept over the realm, bestowing magical abilities on those destined to shape the future.

But The Mistral is dying.

As it falters, and fear of all-out war consumes the kingdom, a peace delegation sets out from the land of Terrius to the city of Lurella.

At the delegation’s heart isSwan, daughter of an assassinated queen, who holds a powerful and rareability. She must seek answers – both to her mother’s murder and her own inability to master her powers. Before it’s too late.

Meanwhile, in Lurella’s duelling pit – The Iron Circuit –Fenne, a feared fighter, comes to the attention of one city ruler, who sees in her an opportunity . . .

As the Peace Pledge begins, Swan and Fenne are thrown together by a dark conspiracy – one that could forever alter not just their fate, but that of The Mistral.

And the fragile balance holding the realm together . . .

The Mistralbegins an epic new fantasy trilogy – a sweeping tale of high magic. Of dangerous powers and deadly ambition. And a world on the precipice of the darkest of wars . . .

Perfect for fans of Brandon Sanderson and John Gwynne.