The Fatal Child

The Fatal Child

1st American Edition

Hardback (08 Sep 2009)

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Publisher's Synopsis

The final novel in this compelling trilogy set in a medieval fantasy world.

Atti is the Fatal Child. Beautiful and adored, she is troubled by a recurring nightmare of violence and betrayal. She can love no one and trust no one, and she wakes screaming in the night.

Driven by his love for Atti, Ambrose, son of Phaedra, gives up his wandering existence and takes the throne. This is the story of his kingship and his attempts to remove the curse of Beyah, the weeping goddess, from his land. For while Beyah weeps, she poisons hearts, and only when the weeping stops can peace be restored to the kingdom.

Seen through the eyes of Padry, close advisor to the king, and of Melissa, maid to the queen, this is a passionate story of love and betrayal, power and sacrifice, hope and loss. Prophecies are fulfilled and story threads are concluded as Ambrose and his mother struggle to come to terms with their destinies.

Book information

ISBN: 9780385751100
Publisher: Random House Children's Books
Imprint: David Fickling Books
Pub date:
Edition: 1st American Edition
DEWEY: [Fic]
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 560
Weight: 671g
Height: 210mm
Width: 149mm
Spine width: 44mm