The City of Brass

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NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY Library Journal | Vulture | The Verge | SYFYWire *Finalist for the World Fantasy Award: Best Novel *Nominated for the Locus Award: Best First Novel *Finalist for the British Fantasy Award: Best Newcomer In this spellbinding debut, the fate of a magical Middle Eastern kingdom lies in the hands of a clever young con artist with miraculous healing gifts. Set in eighteenth-century Cairo, Nahri is a skilled swindler, aiming to change her fortunes by deceiving Ottoman nobles. However, her life takes a dramatic turn when she accidentally summons Dara, a sly and mysterious djinn warrior, during one of her cons. This encounter forces them to flee Cairo and embark on a perilous journey through scorching sands filled with mythical creatures and ancient ruins. Their destination is Daevabad, the legendary city of brass, a place steeped in magic and fire, where bloodlines and old resentments can be as dangerous as any spell. As Nahri navigates this complex world, her very presence threatens to spark a long-simmering conflict, intertwining her fate with the royal court and the city’s tumultuous history. Featuring a stepback and extra content, including a bonus scene and an excerpt from the sequel.