{"product_id":"assassins-blade","title":"The Assassin's Blade","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Assassin's Blade\u003c\/i\u003e by Sarah J. Maas invites readers into the thrilling and treacherous world of Celaena Sardothien, Adarlan's most notorious assassin. This collection of gripping prequel novellas sets the stage for the #1 bestselling \u003ci\u003eThrone of Glass\u003c\/i\u003e series, offering a tantalizing glimpse into the formative years of a character destined for greatness. Through visceral storytelling, Maas reveals the shadows and secrets that define Celaena's journey toward becoming the most feared yet complex warrior in her kingdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssigned perilous missions by the ruthless Arobynn Hamel, master of the Assassin's Guild, Celaena's path is fraught with danger and moral ambiguity. As she navigates the treacherous landscapes from the pirate-infested waters of remote islands to the scorching sands of hostile deserts, she begins to challenge her loyalty to the guild and its devious leader. In this precarious world, the only person she truly trusts is Sam, a fellow assassin whose allegiance offers comfort amidst the chaos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFacing betrayal and unimaginable challenges, Celaena must rely on her intelligence and deadly skills to outmanoeuvre her enemies and seize control of her destiny. With freedom as her ultimate goal, the stakes are perilously high, and a single misstep could cost her not just her liberty, but her life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis compelling prequel offers both fans and new readers an enthralling introduction to the richly woven narrative and complex characters that populate Maas's imaginative universe. These stories tell of daring heists, cunning plans, and the indomitable spirit of a young woman poised to become a legend in her own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA prequel to the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling \u003ci\u003eThrone of Glass\u003c\/i\u003e, this collection of five novellas explores the history of this cunning assassin and her enthralling — and deadly — world.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded in this volume:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Assassin and the Pirate Lord\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Assassin and the Healer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Assassin and the Desert\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Assassin and the Underworld\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Assassin and the Empire\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are venturing into this world for the first time or returning to relish the origins of a beloved heroine, \u003ci\u003eThe Assassin's Blade\u003c\/i\u003e promises pulse-quickening adventure and moments of poignant introspection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sarah J. Maas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48667996586235,"sku":"9781526660930","price":26.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/8176\/3067\/files\/6786212_MAIN_jpg.webp?v=1775762916","url":"https:\/\/aureliabooks.co.nz\/products\/assassins-blade","provider":"Aurelia Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}