A lush and captivating tale inspired by medieval India, from the author of
Empire of Sand - some believe the Ambhan Empire is cursed, but Arwa doesn't simply believe it, she knows it's true. Perfect for fans of Trudi Canavan, Sabaa Tahir or Sarah J. Maas
Empire of Sand thoroughly swept me away
A darkly intricate, devastating, and utterly original story about the ways we are bound by those we love
The best fantasy novel I have read this year
Draws you into an intricately realised world of blood and secrets. An arresting and magical history told through the eyes of an indomitable heroine. I cannot ask for more
Astounding . . . the epic story set my heart free
Tasha Suri is an award-winning author, a writing tutor, an occasional librarian and a cat owner. She has won the Best Newcomer (Sydney J. Bounds) Award from the British Fantasy Society, the Starburst Brave New Words Award, and has been nominated for the Astounding Award and Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel. Her debut novel
Empire of Sand was named one of the 100 best fantasy books of all time by
TIME magazine. When she isn't writing, Tasha likes to cry over TV shows, buy too many notebooks, and indulge her geeky passion for reading about South Asian history. She lives with her family in a mildly haunted house in London.