He's a paladin of a dead god, tracking a supernatural killer across a continent. She's a nun from a secretive order, on the trail of the raiders who burned her convent and kidnapped her sisters. When their paths cross at the point of a sword, Istvhan and Clara will be pitched headlong into each other's quests, facing off against enemies both living and dead. But Clara has a secret that could jeopardize the growing trust between them, a secret that will lead them to the gladiatorial pits of a corrupt city, and beyond...
From two-time Hugo Award-winning author T. Kingfisher comes Paladin's Strength, the perfect blend of cosy fantasy romance and classic fantasy adventure featuring an order of secretive nuns, a swashbuckling paladin and a strange hive of rabbits.
Endorsements
Solidifies her place as natural and inevitable heir to the greats of her genre, while remaining clearly and unquestionably a unique voice in fantasy — Seanan McGuire
Exciting, deeply wise, sad, brutal and compassionate all at once. And beautifully written, with a plot as cunning as fine embroidery — Catriona Ward
Creepy, funny, heartfelt, and full of fantastic characters. I absolutely loved it. — Melissa Caruso, author of The Tethered Mage
Nettle & Bone brings Kingfisher's signature honesty and authenticity to a fairy tale; the result is refreshing, earnest but not naive, and deeply satisfying. I devoured it. This is one that's going to stay with me for a long time. — Sarah Gailey, author of Magic for Liars
A delight throughout — Louisa Morgan, author of A Secret History of Witches
T. Kingfisher uses the bones of fairy tale to create something entirely her own, written in gloriously clear and transparent prose — Emily Tesh, author of Some Desperate Glory
Funny, frightening, and full of heart; I loved it. — Alix E. Harrow, author of The Ten Thousand Doors of January
Charming and macabre, often both at the same time — A. K. Larkwood, author of The Unspoken Name
Absolutely delightful and full of charm and truth — Naomi Novik, on Thornhedge