Experience the enchanting new historical fantasy from Katherine Arden, the New York Times bestselling author of the Winternight Trilogy. This Gaslamp novel plunges readers into a world of ancient enchantments, political intrigue, and a desperate fight for a kingdom's survival.

Anne of Brittany vowed her kingdom would never fall after her father was driven to his death during an invasion. Now, facing forced marriage to the King of France to complete her realm’s subjugation, Anne makes a defiant, secret betrothal to France’s greatest enemy. To solemnize this illicit union in a world where courts spy by magic, Anne leads her court into a deep forest rumored to hold ancient enchantments, claiming she hunts unicorns.

• Follow Anne of Brittany as she fights to keep her promise to her dead father: that Brittany will never be conquered.
• A secret betrothal to France’s enemy sets the stage for conflict in a magically monitored court environment.
• A hunting party in a deep, enchanted forest leads to the unexpected appearance of a unicorn and a wounded stranger.
• Anne must navigate a world of enchantment to find the power to change her nation's destiny, or risk being lost forever.

• 'Captivating' - NAOMI NOVIK
• 'A brilliant writer with an intriguing imagination' - SANTA MONTEFIORE
• ‘Rich, immersive and wonderfully escapist’ - GUARDIAN

This hardcover edition is written in English and features 448 pages of immersive storytelling.

• Author: Katherine Arden
• Binding: Hardcover
• Print Length: 448 pages
• Language: English
• ISBN-13: 978-1529952698
• Dimensions: 16.5 x 4 x 24.2 cm
• Weight: 670 g
• Release Date: June 2, 2026

Discover the enchanting historical fantasy that readers are calling 'absolutely dazzling in plot and character and prose.' Secure your copy of Katherine Arden's latest masterpiece today.