num_pages: 464
description: From a dazzling new voice in fantasy comes a mesmerizing tale of treachery passion intrigue betrayal and an act of pure vengeance that threatens to bring down a kingdom.Seething with decadent appetites unchecked by law or gods the court of Antyre is ruled by the last of a dissolute aristocracy. But now to the kingdom comes a handsome enigmatic nobleman Maledicte whose perfect manners enchanting charisma and brilliant swordplay entice the most jaded tastes . . . and conceal a hunger beyond reckoning.For Maledicte is actually a woman named Mirandaa beautiful thief raised in the citys vicious slums. And she will do anythingeven promise her soul to Black-Winged Ani the most merciless of Antyres exiled godsto reclaim Janus the lover whose passion still haunts her dreams. As her machinations strike at the heart of Antyres powerful noble houses Miranda must battle not only her own growing bloodlust but also her lovers newly kindled and ruthless ambitions. As Anis force grows insatiable and out of control Miranda has no choice but to wield a weapon that may set her free . . . or forever doom her and everything she holds dear.From the Trade Paperback edition.
language: English
title: Maledicte
publisher: Del Rey