Author: Guy Gavriel Kay Artist: Julien Delval Hardcover: Full Color Limited Edition Dust Jacket: Full color wrap-around, foiled & embossed Artwork: 10 high-gloss full color interiors and a color signature page Double-signed: Guy Gavriel Kay and Julien Delval Limited: 750 copies Housing: Slipcase as a variant option or sold separately HERE Shipping: Early 2027 Note: Cover design is a concept and not final
Book Description:
The ruling Asharites of Al-Rassan have come from the desert sands, but over centuries, seduced by the sensuous pleasures of their new land, their stern piety has eroded. The Asharite empire has splintered into decadent city-states led by warring petty kings. King Almalik of Cartada is on the ascendancy, aided always by his friend and advisor, the notorious Ammar ibn Khairan - poet, diplomat, soldier - until a summer afternoon of savage brutality changes their relationship forever.
Meanwhile, in the north, the conquered Jaddites' most celebrated - and feared - military leader, Rodrigo Belmonte, driven into exile, leads his mercenary company south.
In the dangerous lands of Al-Rassan, these two men from different worlds meet and serve - for a time - the same master. Sharing their interwoven fate - and increasingly torn by her feelings - is Jehane, the accomplished court physician, whose own skills play an increasing role as Al-Rassan is swept to the brink of holy war, and beyond.
FULL-COLOR LIMITED EDITION:
Limited to 750 copies
6" x 9" clothbound book with foil stamping on the spine and front board
With or without slipcase
High-gloss full color dust jacket with foil and emboss
Signed by Guy Gavriel Kay and Julien Delval on a color signature page
10 full color interior illustrations by Julien Delval
Sewn-in satin ribbon
Offset printed on high quality acid free 60# paper
Smyth sewn binding with head and tail bands
Printed and bound in USA
ARTWORK NOTE:
Art depicted is still in progress and may vary from shown
