Priory of the Orange Tree

In a world divided, where there lays a queendom without an heir, an ancient enemy awakens.

The House of Berethnet has ruled Inys for a thousand years. Still unwed, Queen Sabran must conceive a daughter to protect her realm from destruction.

Ead Duryan is an outsider at court. Though she has risen to the position of lady-in-waiting, she is loyal to a hidden society of mages. Ead keeps a watchful eye on Sabran, secretly protecting her with forbidden magic.

Across the dark sea, Tané has trained to be a dragonrider since she was a child, but is forced to make a choice that could see her life unravel.

Meanwhile, the divided East and West refuse to parley, and forces of chaos are rising from their sleep.

This 848 page novel by British author Samantha Shannon, is great for high-fantasy lovers. It is full of sapphic romance and dragons, The Priory of the Orange Tree will capture you into a world of magic.