The Raven Scholar

the masterfully woven and breathtaking epic adult fantasy of cutthroat competition and imperial deceit

By: Antonia Hodgson

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Paperback | 29 April 2025 | Edition Number 1

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She might win the throne. She might destroy an empire. Either way, it begins with murder.

After twenty-four years on the throne, it is time for Bersun the Brusque, emperor of Orrun, to bring his reign to an end. In the dizzying heat of mid-summer, seven contenders will compete to replace him.

Trained at rival monasteries, each contender is inspired by a sacred animal - Fox, Raven, Tiger, Ox, Bear, Monkey, and Hound. An eighth - the Dragon proxy - will be revealed only once the trials have begun. Eight exceptional warriors, thinkers, strategists - the best of the best.

Then one of them is murdered.

It falls to the brilliant but idiosyncratic Neema Kraa to investigate. But as she hunts for a killer, darker forces are gathering.

If Neema succeeds, she could win the throne - whether she wants it or not. But if she fails, she will sentence herself to death - and set in motion a sequence of events that could doom the empire . . .

About the Author

Antonia Hodgson was born and grew up in Derby. She studied English at the University of Leeds. The Devil in the Marshalsea is her debut novel. She lives in London.

Industry Reviews

The Raven Scholar is a labyrinth of a book-vast and intricate, full of fiendish twists and clever traps--with a deeply human heart at its center. It's thrilling, romantic, often tragic, and always funny; I'm obsessed - Alix E. Harrow, NYT bestselling author of Starling House

The Raven Scholar is epic fantasy at its finest: fiendish political intrigue, the ultimate trial for the throne and a shocking crime at the centre. Every character plays friend, suspect and threat - and you'll be turning the pages at midnight to unmask them. - Georgia Summers, Sunday Times bestselling author of The City of Stardust

The Raven Scholar is an immersive and enthralling epic fantasy. Fiendishly charming and clever, this is a book you absolutely must devour - Tasha Suri, World Fantasy Award-winning author of The Jasmine Throne

Twisty and clever - Claire North, author of Ithaca

With an intricate plot and obsession-worthy characters, The Raven Scholar subverts tropes to create a thrilling, fun, and shocking mystery - Tessa Gratton, New York Times bestselling author

It is a joy for any hardened fantasy reader, but also an entry point for new readers. This is a world as fully formed as our own. Woe betide the reader who misses out on this story - The Bookseller

The Raven Scholar is a genuine fantasy masterpiece. Cut-throat courtly politics with a central mystery so twisty you might sprain something. Deliriously entertaining, periodically vicious, clever as hell and, best of all, funny. Buy now and thank me later - Grace Curtis, author of Floating Hotel

With an intricate plot and obsession-worthy characters, The Raven Scholar subverts tropes to create a thrilling, fun, and shocking mystery - Tessa Gratton

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