To Bargain with Mortals
To Bargain with Mortals by R. A. Basu is a captivating narrative published by Flashpoint Books on October 28, 2025. This 424-page novel is presented in English and explores the complex dynamics of identity and power in the colonized nation of Viryana. The story follows Poppy Sutherland, an outcast heiress caught between cultures, as she navigates betrayal and alliances in a society on the brink of revolution.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of fantasy and historical elements woven throughout the plot. Poppy’s journey intertwines with that of Hasan Devar, a notorious gang leader, as they confront their shared challenges and ambitions. Together, they aim to challenge the oppressive structures that govern their lives, revealing powerful secrets and political aspirations along the way. This edition marks the beginning of the Reckoning Storm duology, offering a thought-provoking exploration of diversity and multicultural themes.
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An outcast heiress. A notorious gang leader. A country on the brink of revolution.
In the colonized nation of Viryana, Poppy Sutherland lives between cultures. As the brown-skinned adopted daughter of the Viceroy, she is both rejected by white high society and alienated from the people of her native island. When she discovers her opportunistic fiancé’s plot to exile her, Poppy flees–straight into the clutches of the Jackal.
Hasan Devar, the ruthless criminal known as the Jackal, has long been targeted for his family’s divine magic, a gift the colonizers have tried to stamp out. When his brother is arrested, he seizes Poppy as leverage. But Poppy has powerful secrets–and political ambitions–of her own. As allies, they could do more than just free Hasan’s brother and keep Poppy safe. They could topple the very power structures that hold them all back.
The first book in the Reckoning Storm duology, To Bargain with Mortals is a stunning reflection on politics and purpose, blood and allegiance–and what we do with the histories we inherit.
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