Sunshield A Novel
Sunshield A Novel by Emily B. Martin, published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2020, is a work of fiction that spans 432 pages. The narrative unfolds in a stark contrast between the lawless wilderness of Alcoro and the opulent court of Moquoia, exploring themes of corruption and injustice. The story follows various characters on their quests to expose a system built on exploitation, revealing the interconnectedness of their fates against a backdrop of political intrigue and societal upheaval.
Readers will encounter outlaw Lark, known as the Sunshield Bandit, who disrupts the slaver trade while striving to protect her rescued captives. Meanwhile, young ambassador Veran seeks to challenge the oppressive labor system from within the Moquoian court, navigating a complex hierarchy. Tamsin, trapped in a secret coup, finds herself at the heart of a political struggle that could alter the balance of power in the Eastern World. This edition presents a rich tapestry of action, adventure, and dark fantasy, inviting readers to delve into a world where individual actions can lead to monumental change.
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A lawless wilderness. A polished court. Individual fates, each on a quest to expose a system of corruption.
The desolate canyons of Alcoro–and the people desperate enough to hide there–couldn’t be more different from the opulent glass palace and lush forests of Moquoia. But the harsh desert and gleaming court are linked through their past, present, and future: a history of abductions in the desert to power Moquoia’s quarries and factories, and a bleak, inhumane future built on the sweat and sacrifice of these bond laborers.
But events unfolding in the present could change everything. In the desert, outlaw Lark–known to most as the Sunshield Bandit–has built a name for herself attacking slavers’ wagons and freeing the captives inside. But while she shakes the foundation of Moquoia’s stratified society, she also has to fight to protect her rescuees–and herself–from the unforgiving world around them.
In the Moquoian court, young ambassador Veran hopes to finally make his mark by dismantling the unjust labor system, if he can navigate the strict hierarchy and inexplicable hostility of the prince.
And caught in the middle of it all, Tamsin is trapped within four walls, the epicenter of a secret political coup to overthrow the Moquoian monarchy and perpetuate the age-old system of injustice.
Separated by seas of trees and sand, the outlaw, the diplomat, and the prisoner are more connected than anyone realizes. Their personal fates might just tip the balance of power in the Eastern World–if that very power doesn’t destroy them first.
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