Sister Svangerd and the Devil You Know

By: K. J. Parker

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Paperback | 12 May 2026 | Edition Number 1

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When the Church of the Invincible Sun is looking for someone to do its dirty work, they call on Sister Svangerd and her priest. Stealing a book might sound like a relatively simple task, but this isn't any old book.

To get their hands on it, they must impersonate a legendary figure, create the world's most expensive letter of introduction, and sneak into the most heavily guarded library in the world. All in a day's work, but the machinations of the mysterious Loyal Opposition threaten to derail their best-laid plans.

Industry Reviews

Readers are ensured a good time and a barrel of laughs to boot - Publishers Weekly on How to Rule an Empire and Get Away With It

Parker's latest epic fantasy proves that all the world is, indeed, a stage, and Parker himself is a master impresario. Readers will enjoy his comedic take on how politics are comprised of equal parts lies, incompetence, and the foolishness of humanity-with just enough flashes of brilliance to save the day. Recommended for fans of Terry Pratchett - Library Journal on How to Rule an Empire and Get Away With It

Full of invention and ingenuity . . . Great fun - SFX on Sixteen Ways to Defend a Walled City

Launches a witty adventure series . . . Readers will appreciate the infusion of humour and fun-loving characters into this vivid and sometimes grim fantasy world - Publishers Weekly on Sixteen Ways to Defend a Walled City

Another erudite stroll through a Dark Ages-inspired alternate world... Parker breezily tosses off bits of invented theology and details of faked manuscript manufacture alongside the sardonic observations of his put-upon monk and sassy religious sister with a dark past, giving the reader a tasty buffet of light but filling bon mots. Parker's fans and newcomers alike will be excited to see where this series goes next. - Publishers Weekly

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