Marianne Gordon — The Gilded Crown

London, Harper Voyager, 2023. First edition. Cloth. A very smart first edition of this debut novel from Scottish writer Marianne Gordon, signed by the author. First edition, first impression. Signed by the author. Limited to two thousand numbered copies, of which this is number one thousand one hundred and five. The author's debut novel and the first in the Raven's Trade series. Since she was a little girl, Hellevir has been able to raise the dead. Such a gift can rarely remain a secret, so when Princess Sullivain, sole heir to the kingdom"s throne, is assassinated, the Queen summons Hellevir to demand she bring her granddaughter back to life. The Princess" death would cause a civil war, so the Queen commands that Hellevir remain by her side just in case. Written by Marianne Gordon, a Scottish dark fantasy writer. In the original full cloth binding. Externally, excellent. Original unclipped dust wrapper is also excellent. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Sprayed edges. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Fine.