The trident and the pearl

Sarah K. L. Wilson

Book - 2026

"A retelling of the fairy tale Thrushbird, where Queen Coralys rules the Kingdom of the Five Isles, but when disaster strikes, killing her husband and destroying half her nation, she pleads with the gods for salvation. And they do save her, but ask a bargain in return: Coralys must marry the first man to set foot on her pier"-- Provided by publisher.

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Subjects
Genres
Fantasy fiction
Novels
Romance fiction
Fiction
Romans
Published
New York, NY : Orbit 2026.
Language
English
Main Author
Sarah K. L. Wilson (author)
Edition
First edition
Physical Description
464 pages ; 20 cm
ISBN
9780316586573
9780356528601
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Review by Publisher's Weekly Review

Wilson (Of Deeds Most Valiant) wows with this spectacular romantic fantasy. Queen Coralys of the Crocus Isles makes a plea to Okeanos, God of the Sea, to save her people from a terrible storm. In exchange for her kingdom's safety, she agrees to marry the first man to set foot on her pier, who turns out to be a humble fisherman. Named for the same god Coralys bargained with, her new husband, Oke, is more than he seems. There's an ever-bleeding godwound on his thigh and a far closer connection to the pantheon than he would have her believe. As Coralys is swept into a burgeoning divine war and seeks revenge against the gods, deities and humans alike make their plays for power. Wilson immerses readers in an atmospheric and well-crafted world filled with lush history and folklore while expertly balancing steadfast Coralys's efforts to protect her people, the pantheon's politics, and slow-burning romance. Fans of One Dark Window and Daughter of the Moon Goddess will devour this. Agent: Whitney Ross, High Line Literary. (Feb.)

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