Sword and Verse
Sword and Verse by Kathy MacMillan is a captivating debut novel published by HarperCollins on January 19, 2016. This first edition spans 384 pages and is presented in English. The story unfolds in the kingdom of Qilara, where Raisa, sold into slavery as a child, grapples with the harsh realities of a society where literacy is forbidden for all but the nobility. As she is chosen to replace the last Tutor-in-training, who was executed, Raisa must navigate palace intrigue while concealing her past.
Readers will find a richly woven narrative that combines elements of fantasy, romance, and epic adventure. Raisa’s journey is complicated by her growing feelings for Prince Mati and her involvement with the Resistance, an underground group seeking to liberate the city’s slaves. As she balances her desire to free her people with her loyalty to the prince, Raisa uncovers a long-hidden secret that could change the fate of the kingdom. This tale of resilience and courage invites exploration of themes such as royalty and rebellion within a vividly constructed world.
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In a sweeping fantasy that award-winning author Franny Billingsley calls “fascinating and unique,” debut author Kathy MacMillan weaves palace intrigue and epic world-building to craft a tale for fans of Rae Carson and Megan Whalen Turner.
Raisa was just a child when she was sold into slavery in the kingdom of Qilara. Before she was taken away, her father had been adamant that she learn to read and write. But where she now lives, literacy is a capital offense for all but the nobility. The written language is closely protected, and only the King, Prince, Tutor, and Tutor-in-training are allowed to learn its very highest form.
So when she is plucked from her menial labor and selected to replace the last Tutor-in-training who was executed, Raisa knows that betraying any hint of her past could mean death.
Keeping her secret guarded is hard enough, but the romance that’s been blossoming between her and Prince Mati isn’t helping matters. Then Raisa is approached by the Resistance—an underground rebel army—to help liberate the city’s slaves. She wants to free her people, but that would mean aiding a war against Mati.
As Raisa struggles with what to do, she discovers a secret that the Qilarites have been hiding for centuries—one that, if uncovered, could bring the kingdom to its knees.
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