A Nest of All Kinds: Jewels of the House Divine: A Dark Historical Fantasy Thriller

by Reid, Michael C.
ISBN: 9798218775018
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Overview

A Burned Emperor, a Sickly Heir, and a City of Smoke and Whispers.

"The kind of debut that doesn't just demand attention-it earns it." -Review Tales

Empress-Regent Anastasia commands the vast Rasnaian Imperium, but her power is a fragile illusion. When her husband and infant son die in rapid, suspicious succession, she finds herself trapped in a gilded cage, surrounded by a regency council where every smile hides a dagger.

To secure the throne for her step-sons-twin heirs at odds with one another-and avenge her family, Anastasia must look beyond the palace walls. She descends into the capital's shadows, forging alliances with those the light has forgotten: a disgraced gladiatrix, a smuggler king, and an oracle whose visions bleed into reality.

But as the investigation unravels, Anastasia discovers that the rot in her empire runs deeper than simple treason. Ancient forces are stirring in the cracks of the city's foundation-forces that care not for crowns or kings-and forbidden substances that lie at the heart of her family's woes.

In a world where loyalty is a currency and the truth is the deadliest weapon of all, Anastasia must decide what she is willing to sacrifice to survive, and to what lengths she'll go for vengeance.

Because in the highest nest of eagles, the one who strikes first is the one who rules.

A Nest of All Kinds: Jewels of the House Divine is an adult dark historical fantasy perfect for fans of:

  • Political Intrigue: Court conspiracies, deep mysteries, and devastating revelations.
  • Byzantine Inspiration: A richly imagined world inspired by the Eastern Roman Empire and the Levant.
  • Complex Characters: A powerful female protagonist navigating a grim, high-stakes world.
  • Dark Magic: Subtle mysticism and ancient, stirring forces.

Critics are calling it:
  • "Unlike anything else in literature." -Jeyran Main, Review Tales
  • "A rich tapestry of court intrigue... A 5-star must read!" -Reedsy Discovery
  • "A gripping, fast-paced thriller...Emotional, enthralling, and intricately plotted." -Amphibian Authors
  • "An ending that satisfies and a hint of more." -Jamie Michele, Readers' Favorite
  • "As good as any saga in the epic and historical fiction genres." -Joshua Olokodana, Readers' Favorite
  • "Fans of Game of Thrones and movies like Gladiator will love this read." -Keith Mbuya, Readers' Favorite
  • "Fascinating in how it handles the corrupting effects of power." -Christian Sia, Readers' Favorite
  • "A saga worth every delicious moment." -Asher Syed, Readers' Favorite


For readers of: The intricate political machinations of George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones, the historically-inspired world-building of Guy Gavriel Kay's The Sarantine Mosaic, the grimdark realism of Joe Abercrombie's The Blade Itself and the brutal military plotlines of R.F. Kuang's The Poppy War.

  • Format: Trade Paperback
  • Author: Reid, Michael C.
  • ISBN: 9798218775018
  • Condition: Used
  • Dimensions: 9.00 x 0.92
  • Number Of Pages: 412
  • Publication Year: 2025
Language: English