The Castle and the Cloister
$48.72
- Hardcover
448 pages
- Release Date
4 September 2026
Summary
The first book in a compelling political fantasy duology, for fans of The Priory of the Orange Tree and the Farseer trilogy.
Two centuries ago, the kingdom of Honoria’s goddesses were silenced in blood. Now, as the realm’s fragile peace falters, the whims of a king may reignite the engines of war.
At the last remaining cloister of the sun goddess, a young postulant seeks safety for her child but discovers that sanctuary comes at a heavy price. In the castle o…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781529958461 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1529958466 |
| Author: | Laura E. Weymouth |
| Publisher: | Cornerstone |
| Imprint: | Del Rey |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 448 |
| Release Date: | 4 September 2026 |
| Weight: | 668g |
| Dimensions: | 39mm x 164mm x 243mm |
| Series: | Daughters of Light |
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Critics Review
An absolute triumph of a book – Weymouth expertly blends politics, romance, and deep, profound meditations on motherhood in an intricate tale that deserves to be next to the classics. A new favorite book from one of my favorite writers. * Hannah Whitten, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Foxglove King *
At once achingly sweet and lavishly dark, Weymouth deftly weaves a tale of war, love, sacrifice and devotion. Add in poignant portrayals of motherhood and faith, and The Castle and the Cloister brings something truly human and honest to the adult fantasy landscape. * H. M. Long, author of Dark Water Daughter *
An absolute masterpiece. Lush and immersive, The Castle and the Cloister transports readers to a rich, layered world brimming with intrigue, betrayal, and an unforgettable cast of complex characters. * Heather Walter, author of Malice and The Crimson Crown *
Weymouth imbues her characters with complex inner lives, caught between missions and desires, making their struggles to control their fates all the more compelling. A demanding, handsomely rewarding read. – David West * SFX *
This is one of those ‘love at first sentence’ books for me… The Castle & the Cloister is for those of us who love that really intense second-world fantasy – warring territories, old gods and new, and lots of characters all tangled in a web of political machinations and emotional bonds. – Christina Orlando * Reactor Magazine *
Thrilling… Weymouth’s focus on two young mothers in a genre that often overlooks such characters adds emotional weight to the expertly plotted political machinations. Readers will be eager for more. * Publishers Weekly *
Compelling and intriguing! Filled with fascinating politics and immersive worldbuilding, this character-rich saga will mesmerize you! * Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop *
Laura E. Weymouth
Laura E. Weymouth is a lifelong writer who lives at the edge of the woods in western New York, on a small farm populated with chickens, goats, children, cats, and one very spoiled border collie. She writes critically acclaimed fantasy novels for teens and adults, including The Light Between Worlds, Steel & Spellfire, and the Daughters of Light duology.
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