Vespertine (From the New York Times bestselling author of Sorcery of Thorns and An Enchantment of Ravens)

Product Description

The dead of Loraille do not rest.

Artemisia is training to be a Gray Sister, a nun who cleanses the bodies of the deceased so that their souls can pass on; otherwise, they will rise as spirits with a ravenous hunger for the living. She would rather deal with the dead than the living, who trade whispers about her scarred hands and troubled past.

When her convent is attacked by possessed soldiers, Artemisia defends it by awakening an ancient spirit bound to a saint’s relic. It is a revenant, a malevolent being that threatens to possess her the moment she drops her guard. Wielding its extraordinary power almost consumes her—but death has come to Loraille, and only a vespertine, a priestess trained to wield a high relic, has any chance of stopping it. With all knowledge of vespertines lost to time, Artemisia turns to the last remaining expert for help: the revenant itself.

As she unravels a sinister mystery of saints, secrets, and dark magic, her bond with the revenant grows. And when a hidden evil begins to surface, she discovers that facing this enemy might require her to betray everything she has been taught to believe—if the revenant doesn’t betray her first.

Reviews

“[An] atmospheric thrill that is sure to leave you ready for the next one.” ― Buzzfeed

“Vespertine is far and away Rogerson’s best work yet, a dark coming-of-age adventure about faith, belief, and morality in many forms.” ― Culturess

"Rogerson excels at creating fantasy worlds that feel lived in. Vespertine blends darkness, thrills and satisfying characterization for an engrossing fantasy tale."
  ― Book Page

Amid escalating danger and an unfolding mystery, Rogerson unveils a grim and intriguing world with a rich, plot-relevant history inspired by late-medieval France....A satisfying, but open-ended resolution demands for the story to continue. A dark and enthralling journey.  ― Kirkus Reviews

“A splendidly dark story…and a plot that crackles with tension.” ― Shelf Awareness for Readers

“Filled with atmospheric details…Rogerson deftly blends a coming-of-age tale and mythic quest in this dark fantasy.” ― Publishers Weekly

US Paperback Product details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Margaret K. McElderry Books (October 4, 2021)

Language ‏ : ‎ English

Paperback ‏ : ‎ 400 pages

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1665905425

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1665905428

Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.9 ounces

Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.1 x 9 inches

UK Paperback Product details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Simon & Schuster Children's UK

Publication date ‏ : ‎ 13 Oct. 2022

Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st

Language ‏ : ‎ English

Print length ‏ : ‎ 400 pages

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1398507954

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9781398507951

Item weight ‏ : ‎ 1.05 kg

Reading age ‏ : ‎ 14 years and up

Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 13 x 2.4 x 19.8 cm

About the Author

Margaret Rogerson is the author of the New York Times bestsellers An Enchantment of Ravens, Sorcery of Thorns, and Vespertine. She has a bachelor’s degree in cultural anthropology from Miami University. When not reading or writing she enjoys sketching, gaming, making pudding, and watching more documentaries than is socially acceptable (according to some). She lives near Cincinnati, Ohio, beside a garden full of hummingbirds and roses. Visit her at MargaretRogerson.com.