{"product_id":"9781035027910","title":"This Dark Descent : A high-stakes, swoonworthy YA fantasy steeped in Jewish folklore","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAuthor:  Josephson, Kalyn \u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFantasy \u0026amp; magical realism (Children's \/ Teenage)\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePublished on 28 September 2023 by PAN MACMILLAN (Macmillan Children's Books) in the United Kingdom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaperback | 416 pages\u003cbr\u003e199 x 131 x 25 | 296g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnter the corrupt world of Veradell, where warring monarchs vie for a kingdom full of forbidden magic, illicit romance and cut-throat horse racing. Steeped in Jewish folklore, this fast-paced YA fantasy by Kalyn Josephson is perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo's Six of Crows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMikira Rusel is out of options. With her father imprisoned and facing rising debts, there’s only one way to save her family from ruin: enter the Illinir, a high-stakes, cross-country horse race known for its high death toll as much as its flashy prize money.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo have any chance of success she’ll have to recruit Ari, an unlicensed enchanter, Damien, a lord in the midst of a succession battle, and Reid; the brooding horse trainer who will be the key to Mikira’s survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll her accomplices have reasons of their own to help Mikira - and their own blood feuds to avenge. And as alliances deepen and romances form, Mikira will have to discover where everyone’s true loyalties lie.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a world as dangerous as this, remember to keep your enemies close and your friends closer . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dark Descent by Kalyn Josephson features gorgeous full colour character artwork printed on the inside cover.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Far From The Madding Crowd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45024295354627,"sku":"9781035027910","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0404\/3207\/4914\/files\/9781035027910.jpg?v=1731341203","url":"https:\/\/www.maddingcrowdlinlithgow.com\/products\/9781035027910","provider":"Far From The Madding Crowd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}