Ruth Frances Long
The Book of Gold: the first magical book heist novel in the Feral Gods trilogy
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π‘οΈππA DESPERATE THIEF. A MAGICAL BOOK. A HEIST FOR THE AGES. πππ‘οΈ
π«'History and enchantment woven in a seamless, intricate tapestry' Sarah Rees Brennan π«
π« 'Intricately plotted and vividly imagined' M.A. Kuzniar π«
There's only one thing notorious thief Lyta loves more than a big score: her little brother, Kit. But when Kit is arrested for producing seditious pamphlets, he stands to lose not only his printing press, but possibly his life.
In exchange for her brother's freedom, Lyta strikes a daring bargain with the king -she will steal the infamous Book of Gold: a mysterious manuscript reputed to be hiding vast magical power within.
It's just the kind of challenge Lyta relishes, but she didn't bargain for a secretive scholar, her brother's interference, or the return of handsome and brooding Captain Sylvian Chant, once her lover and partner in crime, now an incorruptible royal bodyguard . . .
Tropes included:
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Magical Heist π«
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Childhood friends to enemies...to lovers π
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Second chance romance β€οΈβπ©Ή
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Alt History Renaissance π
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Found family
READERS LOVE THE BOOK OF GOLD
'SIX OF CROWS meets THE LIES OF LOCKE LAMORA, with just a hint of A DARKER SHADE OF MAGIC, with a charm and edge that is all Long's own' βββββ
'I'm fully on board for more adventures with Lyta and crew . . . For fans of Solo, The Princess Bride, Ocean's Eight and Eleven, and anyone looking for a wonderful book worthy of heists' βββββ
'This was EXCELLENT' βββββ
'I especially loved the characters. They multi-faceted, complex people and I enjoyed reading from all three POVs' βββββ
'Such a fun, 16th century inspired heist and state-vs-religion fantasy' βββββ
'I read this as the BFS book club read for January, and I was absolutely bowled over by it. Long takes her love of the history of old books, particularly the Plantin Polyglot Bible, and 16th Century Antwerp and delivers a sumptuous fantasy story' βββββ
AUTHORS LOVE THE BOOK OF GOLD
'Sweeps you away with magic books, gods, and a gorgeous second-chance romance. This book is golden!' M.A. KUZNIAR
'History and enchantment woven in a seamless, intricate tapestry' Sarah Rees Brennan
'Intricately plotted and vividly imagined, The Book of Gold snatched me away to a dangerous, decadent city populated by thieves and kings; scholars and gods' Lyra Selene
Author: Ruth Frances Long
Publication Date: 20-11-2025
Format: Paperback / softback
Pages: 368
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
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