First published 2011
Moirin, a daughter of Alba, travels to distant Tatar territories to find Bao, the Ch'in fighter who holds the missing half of her soul. After a harrowing journey, they surrender to a passionate love. But Bao's dark secrets soon catch up with them, shattering their happiness. Betrayed and alone, Moirin must fight to reclaim her diadh-anam and uncover the truth before it's too late.
Genres: romance, historical-fiction, adventure, fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
567 pages · Paperback · Gollancz