Affair of Poisons

Description: Ideal for fans of the bestsellers "Ash Princess" and "Sky in the Deep, " this thrilling and romantic debut fantasy reimagines an infamous murder scandal in 17th-century France. "An indulgent and exhilarating adventure."--Lyndsay Ely, author of "Gunslinger Girl."/16.

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* "This debut novelist manages to set the tone, introduce the characters, and kill the King of France all in the first chapter... [A] fast-paced and refreshing page-turner."
- School Library Journal, starred review

"An Affair of Poisons is beautifully written; like one of Mirabelle's potions, it's the perfect blend of history and dark fantasy, with a tasteful splash of blood, a simmering romance, and an ending that leaves you wanting more." - Mary Taranta, author of Shimmer and Burn

"A rich immersion into a dangerous, alternative world of seventeenth century France... Thrilling, romantic, and addictive." - Rosalyn Eaves, author of the Blood Rose Rebellion trilogy

"An indulgent and exhilarating adventure, Thorley takes an extravagant historical setting and infuses it with a lusciously dark dose of magic and alchemy. An Affair of Poisons takes hold of the reader immediately and refuses to let go. The only cure is to finish it." - Lyndsay Ely, author of Gunslinger Girl

"A stunning, immersive adventure, filled with magic, self-discovery and sumptuous period detail. I fell in love with An Affair of Poisons!" - Lee Kelly, A Criminal Magic