When war looms and the dead won’t rest, who decides what a life is worth?
In A Song of Legends Lost, M.H. Ayinde introduces a richly imagined world inspired by pre-colonial cultures. In the Nine Lands, only nobles can summon ancestral spirits to fight—until commoner Temi accidentally calls forth a powerful one of her own. Her discovery could end a centuries-long war, but not all spirits come from the past… and some are far more dangerous.
The Antlered King by Marianne Gordon concludes the Raven’s Trade duology with a tale of sacrifice and soul-deep magic. Necromancer Hellevir once defied Death to save Princess Sullivain and the kingdom, but love has its cost. With civil war on the horizon and the afterlife demanding payment, Hellevir must choose between saving the realm—or the woman who may destroy it.
In Deathbound, Heather Palmer delivers a dark fantasy filled with deadly court intrigue and forbidden magic. When Princess Ythsie discovers she can speak to the Deathless—the cursed undead army of Eynhallow—she and her loyal bodyguard must unravel ancient secrets to save their kingdom. But amidst growing danger, romance blooms… and the cost of loyalty may be death.
About the event
Running time: 55 minutes
Venue: Upper Hall
Price: £11/£8 concession - In Person - or £5.50 Live Stream - (plus 50p booking fee)
This event takes place in person and is broadcast via live stream.
A recording of this event will be available to catch-up on our YouTube until Sunday 13th July 2025. Ticket holders and weekend pass owners will receive the catch-up link automatically after the festival. Please keep an eye on your SPAM.
This event will be followed by a book signing in the Signing Space above the Festival Bookshop.
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