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From internationally bestselling and award-winning author Melina Marchetta comes Book Two in The Lumatere Chronicles, her dazzling epic fantasy series. From internationally bestselling and award-winning author Melina Marchetta comes Book Two in The Lumatere Chronicles, her dazzling epic fantasy series. 'Marchetta again demonstrates her fearlessness in exposing humanity at its ugliest, but also at its noblest, as her damaged characters struggle to rebuild their lives. The precipice on which Marchetta leaves readers will have them aching-but also terrified-to discover what comes next.' Publisher's Weekly (starred review) Fiercely loyal to the Queen and Finnikin, Froi has finally found his home in Lumatere ... or so he believes. But when he is sent on a dark and secretive mission to the rival kingdom of Charyn, nothing could have prepared him for what he finds in its surreal royal court. In this dangerous place he must unravel the mysteries of a half-mad princess ... and discover the truth before it is too late. 'For fans, this is a must-read; newcomers to Lumatere's story will dive in with enthusiasm.This epic has everything readers can ask for- great characters and a truly spectacular plot filled with romance, suspense, friendship and betrayal.' Kirkus Review Awards 1. American Library Association Best Fiction For Young Adults 2. Best Fiction for Young Adults Nominee 3. Capitol Choices Noteworthy Titles for Children & Teens 4. YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults list 5. Los Angeles Public Library's Best of 2012 book list 6. Kirkus Reviews - Best YA Books of the Year 7. YALSA Reader's Choice List Nominee 8. BFYA Best Fiction for Young Adults Nominations

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Melina Marchetta is an internationally bestselling and award-winning author in more than twenty countries and eighteen languages. Her eighteen books range from beloved young adult fiction and fantasy through to contemporary and crime fiction, and works for younger readers. Her much-loved Australian classic Looking for Alibrandi swept the pool of literary awards when it was published, and was also released as a film, adapted by Marchetta, winning an AFI Award and an Independent Film Award for best screenplay, as well as the New South Wales Premier's Literary Award and the Film Critics Circle of Australia Award. In 2009 Marchetta won the prestigious Michael L. Printz Award from the American Library Association. Her most recent novel is The Place on Dalhousie. She lives in Sydney.

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