Listen to a sample
The Book of Gold
- Author
- Ruth Frances Long
- Narrator
- Helen Keeley
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton
- Publish Date
- 28 November 2024
- Run Time
- 11 hours 54 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
A desperate thief. A magical book. And a heist for the ages.
There's only one thing notorious thief Lyta loves more than a big score: her little brother, Kit. But when Kit is arrested for producing seditious pamphlets, he stands to lose not only his printing press, but possibly his life.
In exchange for her brother's freedom, Lyta strikes a daring bargain with the king -she will steal the infamous Book of Gold: a mysterious manuscript reputed to be hiding vast magical power within.
It's just the kind of challenge Lyta relishes, but she didn't bargain for a secretive scholar, her brother's interference, or the return of handsome and brooding Captain Sylvian Chant, once her lover and partner in crime, now an incorruptible royal bodyguard . . .
Critics Review
-
An epic historic adventure that sweeps you away with magic books, gods, and a gorgeous second-chance romance. This book is golden!
M. A. Kuzniar, bestselling author of Midnight in Everwood
-
History and enchantment woven in a seamless, intricate tapestry
Sarah Rees Brennan, author of Long Live Evil
-
Intricately plotted and vividly imagined, The Book of Gold snatched me away to a dangerous, decadent city populated by thieves and kings; scholars and gods. I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of this smart, inventive, and propulsive debut
Lyra Selene, author of A Feather So Black
-
I was immediately absorbed into Lyta's fast paced, high stakes magical world. Drawing together a corrupt city underbelly, cutting court politics and a complicated romance into one epic heist . . . Every page shimmers with trickery, deception and delicious fun
Cari Thomas, Sunday Times bestselling author of Threadneedle
See more reviews See fewer reviews
-
A brilliant, ripping-yarn of a tale
The British Fantasy Society
User Reviews
No reviews yet.
Details
- Author
- Ruth Frances Long
- Narrator
- Helen Keeley
- Duration
- 11 hours 54 minutes
- Release Date
- 28 November 2024
- ISBN
- 9781399731607
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton
- Genre
- Fantasy romance / Romantic fantasy, Historical romance, Adventure / action fiction
Synopsis
'History and enchantment woven in a seamless, intricate tapestry' Sarah Rees BrennanA desperate thief. A magical book. And a heist for the ages.There's only one thing notorious thief Lyta loves more than a big score: her little brother, Kit. But when Kit is arrested for producing seditious pamphlets, he stands to lose not only his printing press, but possibly his life.In exchange for her brother's freedom, Lyta strikes a daring bargain with the king -she will steal the infamous Book of Gold: a mysterious manuscript reputed to be hiding vast magical power within. It's just the kind of challenge Lyta relishes, but she didn't bargain for a secretive scholar, her brother's interference, or the return of handsome and brooding Captain Sylvian Chant, once her lover and partner in crime, now an incorruptible royal bodyguard . . .
About xigxag
xigxag is an independent, UK-based audiobook platform and the UK's only B Corp certified audiobook company. We offer nearly 150,000 audiobooks, all with professional human narration. No AI-generated voices. xigxag is rated an Ethical Consumer Best Buy for audiobooks and a top-rated ethical bookshop.
There is no subscription. You buy the audiobooks you want, you own them permanently, and prices start at $13.95. The more you listen over the year, the less you pay per book, and there is always a selection in Listen for Less from $7.95. You can also send audiobooks as gifts using our audiobook gift cards or in-app gifting.
Every audiobook on xigxag has honest reviews covering both the book and the narration, and our community features make it easy to share what you are listening to, discover what others recommend, and find your next listen.
Download or stream on iOS, Android, or in your browser. Browse the full catalogue at xigxag.co.uk.