by Elizabeth C BunceFantasy, 400 pages
Expected publication: November 1st 2011
from Arthur A. Levine Books
Prisons, poisons, and passions combine in a gorgeously written fantasy noir.
As a pickpocket, Digger expects to spend a night in jail every now and then. But she doesn't expect to find Lord Durrel Decath there as well--or to hear he's soon to be executed for killing his wife.
Durrel once saved Digger's life, and when she goes free, she decides to use her skills as a thief, forger, and spy to return the favor. But each new clue only opens up new mysteries. Durrel's late wife had an illegal business on the wrong side of the civil war raging just outside the city gates. Digger keeps finding forbidden magic in places it has no reason to be.
And for a thief in a town full of liars, sometimes it doesn't pay to know the truth.
As a pickpocket, Digger expects to spend a night in jail every now and then. But she doesn't expect to find Lord Durrel Decath there as well--or to hear he's soon to be executed for killing his wife.
Durrel once saved Digger's life, and when she goes free, she decides to use her skills as a thief, forger, and spy to return the favor. But each new clue only opens up new mysteries. Durrel's late wife had an illegal business on the wrong side of the civil war raging just outside the city gates. Digger keeps finding forbidden magic in places it has no reason to be.
And for a thief in a town full of liars, sometimes it doesn't pay to know the truth.
I just reviewed the first book in the Thief Errant series, StarCrossed, a few days ago. I also named it one of my favorite recent reads, so needless to say, I am eager for its sequel. Bunce is a very skilled world-builder (as StarCrossed and her debut, A Curse Dark as Gold, can attest to), and I'm eager to get back into Digger's world. And have her voice back in my head. And see what trouble she gets into next.
Anyone else eager for this one?
What's on your wishlist?
I also really want this one. Not only was StarCrossed fabulous, but this cover is so beautiful. I love it.
ReplyDeleteO cool pick. I haven't heard much about this one.
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