A Far Better Thing

Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell meets A Tale of Two Cities in this spellbinding fantasy where faery magic collides with the blood-soaked streets of revolutionary France.

Sydney Carton was stolen by the fae as a child and forced into servitude in the Faery Realm, while a changeling named Charles Darnay lived the mortal life that should have been his. Now, after years of bitter exile, Sydney has one chance for revenge—and he intends to take it.

Armed with cold iron and Realm silver, Sydney weaves a dangerous plot that spans two cities caught in upheaval. As the guillotine’s shadow falls across Paris and London society teeters on the edge of chaos, he must hide his true intentions from both the fae courts and the human world. But generations of violence have a way of echoing forward, and Sydney’s carefully laid plans lead him toward an impossible choice—one that will test whether revenge or redemption holds more power.

H. G. Parry reimagines Dickens’s classic tale through a darkly magical lens, crafting a story that’s equal parts heartbreaking and enchanting. With prose as sharp as faery blades and a hero torn between two worlds, A Far Better Thing asks: what would you sacrifice to reclaim the life stolen from you?

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Perfect for readers who love morally complex characters, lush historical fantasy, and stories where magic comes at a price. Stop by our shop in Perkins Cove to discover this stunning new release.

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