The Queen is Dead
The Queen is Dead by Kate Locke is a fantasy novel published by Orbit on February 5, 2013. This edition spans 368 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Xandra, the newly crowned Goblin Queen, as she embarks on a perilous journey to find her missing brother, Val, who has become entangled in a dangerous investigation involving half-blood disappearances. Set against the backdrop of a gritty London, Xandra navigates political intrigue, familial pressures, and the looming threat of Queen Victoria.
Readers will find Xandra grappling with her identity and the expectations placed upon her while delving into the darker corners of urban life. As she confronts various factions vying for power, she also faces personal challenges, including being a suspect in a murder investigation and managing her relationship with a demanding werewolf boyfriend. The narrative intertwines elements of contemporary fantasy and paranormal themes, offering a glimpse into Xandra’s struggle to protect her family and assert her place in a tumultuous world.
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When her brother Val gets in over his head in an investigation of half-blood disappearances and goes missing himself, it’s up to Xandra, newly crowned Goblin Queen, to get him back and bring the atrocities to light. Xandra must frequent the seediest parts of London, while also coping with what she is, the political factions vying for her favour, and the all too-close scrutiny of Queen Victoria, who wants her head. Add this to a being a suspect in a murder investigation, a werewolf boyfriend with demands of his own, and a mother hell bent on destroying the monarchy, and Xandra barely knows which way is up. One thing she does know is that she’s already lost one sibling, she’s not about to lose another.
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