Publisher's Synopsis
In A. J. Hartleys thrilling and intriguing 19th-century South African-inspired fantasy world which started with the Thriller Award-winning Steeplejack and continues with Guardian, Anglet Sutonga is a teenage detective fighting in a race against time as her beloved city is pushed to the brink. This is what Ang knows A dear friend is accused of murdering the Prime Minister of Bar-Selehm. A ysterious but fatal illness is infecting the poor. A fanatical politician seizes power unleashing a wave of violent repression over the city. This is what Ang must do Protect her family. Solve a murder. RESIST no matter what before it's too late. Richly-drawn and diverse cast of characters, with an unstoppable plot! --Carrie Ryan, New York Times bestselling author Smart political intrigue wrapped in all the twists and turns of a good detective story. -- Kirkus Reviews,starred review A political, multilayered mystery-thriller with a strong, impressiv
