
A Day of Fallen Night is marked by Shannon’s signature depth of characterisation, deft symbolism and expansive universe-building. And at the heart of the story lie ‘wyrms’, fire-breathing dragons that are worshipped by some cultures and feared/reviled by others. Glorian, the heir to the throne of Inys Dumai the ‘godsinger’ Tunuva a warrior of ‘the Priory’. The narrative follows women on opposite ends of the world, each struggling to find and fulfil their purpose in life. And now she’s back with a prequel to that book, A Day of Fallen Night (Bloomsbury India, Rs 899), an 800-page whopper that expands the universe of The Priory of the Orange Tree (this series will now be called Roots of Chaos, Shannon has announced).

In 2019, Shannon released The Priory of the Orange Tree, a standalone feminist retelling of the fable of Saint George and the Dragon. Her debut novel, The Bone Season (2013), began the eponymous seven-novel series, of which the fourth and latest book, The Mask Falling, was released in 2021. Q: When will you start sending out the pre-order items?Ī: Pre-order items will start shipping after Februand will ship through March, 2017.The 32-year-old British novelist Samantha Shannon is one of the world’s bestselling fantasy writers. Q: Will I receive a confirmation of my submission?Ī: No, our entry system does not send a confirmation.

Q: What if I already pre-ordered a copy of The Song Rising?Ī: No worries, send a screenshot, scan, or photo of your proof of pre-order (from any date) before March 7, 2017, and you still qualify.

Q:When do I have to submit my proof of pre-order to receive the item?Ī: From Januto the end of the day March 6, 2017. Pre-order THE SONG RISING now and receive these exclusive badges and temporary tattoos to #JoinTheRevolution.*Ī: If you submit proof of pre-order for any edition of The Song Rising by Samantha Shannon in eligible territories, you will receive a set of 4 badges and 4 temporary tattoos (unfortunately AU/NZ residents will only receive badges).Ī: A screenshot, photo, or scan of a receipt or confirmed order from any retailer for any format (hardcover, e-book, paperback).
