{"product_id":"9781398520042","title":"Sisters of Sword and Shadow: A fierce YA fantasy challenging the legend of the knights","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\/Contributor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eBates, Laura\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSimon \u0026amp; Schuster Children's UK\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\/14\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eHardcover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eNEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat if the Knights of the Round Table had a female counterpart? An epic Arthurian fantasy reimagining from the UK’s leading and bestselling feminist writer, Laura Bates, for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Sarah J. Maas.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e'An interesting thing happens, when a man is defeated in combat by a woman . . . He tells nobody.'\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Destined for an arranged marriage, Cass dreams of freedom. So when a fierce and beautiful leather‑clad woman rides up and offers to take her away, Cass doesn’t hesitate to join her. She is introduced to the Sisters of Sword and Shadow - a group of female knights training to fight, protect their community and right the wrongs of men. Drawn into a world of ancient feuds, glorious battles, and deadly intrigue, Cass soon discovers she holds a power that could change not only her own fate but that of her entire sisterhood.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Introducing Laura Bates' fantasy debut, the first in a breathtaking and sweeping duology, exploring questions about power, courage and the stories we tell about the past.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Praise for \u003ci\u003eSisters of Sword and Shadow\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ‘\u003ci\u003eSisters of Sword and Shadow\u003c\/i\u003e is absolutely brilliant. Beautiful, fierce, and furious - full of the power and magic of sisterhood in every sense. I loved it.’ Katherine Webber, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eTwin Crowns\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e ‘An empowering and courageous tale of a daring sisterhood in which true chivalry means fighting for what you believe in.’ Bea Fitzgerald, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eGirl, Goddess, Queen\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e ‘A dazzling tale of courage, power and sisterhood, with a heroine to truly root for. I loved every breathtaking minute of this fierce, feminist epic fantasy.’ Catherine Doyle, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eTwin Crowns\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  ","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster Children's UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48236892946687,"sku":"9781398520042","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0452\/0886\/2873\/files\/9781398520042_s600x595.jpg?v=1781621680","url":"https:\/\/massivebookshop.com\/products\/9781398520042","provider":"MASSIVE BOOKSHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}