Books Details
Author : Tamsyn Muir Pages : 479 pages Publisher : Tor.com Language :
eng ISBN-10 : B07J6HWLPR ISBN-13 :
Books Descriptions
The Emperor needs necromancers.The Ninth Necromancer needs a
swordswoman.Gideon has a sword, some dirty magazines, and no more time
for undead nonsense.Tamsyn Muir?s Gideon the Ninth unveils a solar
system of swordplay, cut-throat politics, and lesbian necromancers. Her
characters leap off the page, as skillfully animated as arcane revenants.
The result is a heart-pounding epic science fantasy.Brought up by
unfriendly, ossifying nuns, ancient retainers, and countless skeletons,
Gideon is ready to abandon a life of servitude and an afterlife as a
reanimated corpse. She packs up her sword, her shoes, and her dirty
magazines, and prepares to launch her daring escape. But her childhood
nemesis won?t set her free without a service.Harrowhark Nonagesimus,
Reverend Daughter of the Ninth House and bone witch extraordinaire, has
been summoned into action. The Emperor has invited the heirs to each of
his loyal Houses to a deadly trial of wits and skill. If Harrowhark succeeds
she will be
