The Architecture of Desire
They have come home now: Lord-Architect Casaubon and Valentine the Scholar-Soldier.
Mercenaries in lace and steel pillage the land. Valentine has magia to defend against their swords and muskets – but not against their news: that Casaubon must solve the mystery of why the new domed temple being raised in the City of London is cursed and unbuildable.
On London Bridge the impaled heads of criminals whisper recitations of their crimes. In Queen Carola's Westminster, and the Protector-General Olivia's Tower of London, coups and conspiracies begin. And then comes the catalyst, Desire-of-the-Lord Guillaime. Suddenly, more than lives are at risk...
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Mary Gentle is one of the world's most acclaimed writers of fantasy and science fiction; ASH, the largest single fantasy work ever – longer even than THE LORD OF THE RINGS – combines the authentic details of Bernard Cornwell and the magical storytelling of Terry Goodkind.
Mary has a number of academic degrees, including an MA in War Studies, and has hands-on experience of sword-fighting and armour, amongst many other useful talents.
She lives in Stevenage, Hertfordshire.
White Crow
White Crow consists of three primary books, and includes one additional book that complement the series but is not considered mandatory reads. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
