The Lady of Rapture by Sarah Raughley
The captivating finale to the Bones of Ruin trilogy, a fresh and thrilling historical fantasy series that is PENNY DREADFUL meets THE GILDED WOLVES, set in 1880s London, following an African tightrope walker with a secret: she cannot die.
"Bloodily spectacularThe Bones of Ruin builds page after page of visceral intrigue, steamrolling toward the end of the world in Victorian London. These characters could tear you apart, but you will love them all the same. Sarah Raughley’s world breathes true to the past and yet gleams brilliantly new."
-- Chloe Gong, #1 New York Times bestselling author of THESE VIOLENT DELIGHTS and OUR VIOLENT ENDS
"Sarah Raughley proves once again that, like her intricate worlds and wonderful characters, she is a master of decolonization and a force to be reckoned with." -- E.K. Johnston, New York Times bestselling author on THE BONES OF RUIN
"This cryptic, enticing journey is told in alternating, third-person perspectives: Adam’s cold and calculating, Iris’ searching and daring. The author builds a delicious tension that will have readers putting the pieces together as the end of the world nears and wanting more after they reach the climactic cliffhanger ending. A rousing series opener." -- Kirkus Reviews on THE BONES OF RUIN * July 15, 2021 *
"The fantastical premise supports a multilayered plot and vibrant characters. Meanwhile, themes of racial abuse, violence, and rebirth, paired with a wealth of romantic options, add further complexity to this series starter." -- Publishers Weekly on THE BONES OF RUIN * September 27, 2021 *
-- Chloe Gong, #1 New York Times bestselling author of THESE VIOLENT DELIGHTS and OUR VIOLENT ENDS
"Sarah Raughley proves once again that, like her intricate worlds and wonderful characters, she is a master of decolonization and a force to be reckoned with." -- E.K. Johnston, New York Times bestselling author on THE BONES OF RUIN
"This cryptic, enticing journey is told in alternating, third-person perspectives: Adam’s cold and calculating, Iris’ searching and daring. The author builds a delicious tension that will have readers putting the pieces together as the end of the world nears and wanting more after they reach the climactic cliffhanger ending. A rousing series opener." -- Kirkus Reviews on THE BONES OF RUIN * July 15, 2021 *
"The fantastical premise supports a multilayered plot and vibrant characters. Meanwhile, themes of racial abuse, violence, and rebirth, paired with a wealth of romantic options, add further complexity to this series starter." -- Publishers Weekly on THE BONES OF RUIN * September 27, 2021 *
Sarah Raughley is a Nigerian-Canadian novelist and a member of the Royal Society of Canada: the national council of distinguished Canadian scholars, scientists, and artists. She’s best known for her YA books: The Effigies Series, The Bones of Ruin Trilogy, and The Queen’s Spade duology. Raughley is also an English professor and public intellectual who has written for journals such as The Washington Post and CBC. You can find out more about her work at SarahRaughley.com.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781534453630 |
| ISBN 10 | 1534453636 |
| Title | The Lady of Rapture |
| Author | Sarah Raughley |
| Series | Bones Of Ruin Trilogy |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster |
| Year published | 2025-05-29 |
| Number of pages | 512 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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