'A tightly paced adventure full of knife-sharp romance' Stephanie Garber
'A deeply satisfying, intricately plotted fantasy where no one - no one - is quite what they seem' Robin LaFevers

It can take years to mold a dream. It takes only a fraction of a second for it to be shattered.

The Kingdom of Morrighan is steeped in tradition and the stories of a bygone world, but some traditions Lia can't abide. Like having to marry someone she's never met to secure a political alliance.

Fed up and ready for a new life, Lia escapes to a distant village on the morning of her wedding. She settles in among the common folk, intrigued when two mysterious and handsome strangers arrive - and unaware that one is the jilted prince and the other an assassin sent to kill her. Deceptions swirl and Lia finds herself on the brink of unlocking perilous secrets - secrets that may unravel her world - even as she feels herself falling in love.

The first book in the twisted and fast-paced New York Times bestselling Remnant Chronicles.

TROPES
Runaway princess
Arranged marriage
Love triangle
Hidden identities _

READERS CAN'T GET OVER THE KISS OF DECEPTION**:
'This book is a triumph of its genre!' _
'Imma need a mani after this book, because it sure was a nail bitter! Whoosh' _
'I got sucked in so quickly it was scary' _
'I can't believe I fell into the author's beautiful trap'** _
'From the first page, I was hooked!' _

After her strong Jenna Fox series, Pearson adeptly switches gears here from science fiction to fantasy, but her ability to write a romance featuring complex characters and a strong plot remains constant

Vorwort

The first book in the New York Times bestselling Remnant Chronicles.

Autorentext
Mary E. Pearson is the International and New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of multiple novels including The Remnant Chronicles trilogy, the Dance of Thieves duology, The Jenna Fox Chronicles, and more. Her books have been translated into over thirty languages worldwide. When she is not creating dangerous fantasy worlds, she enjoys the relatively safe pleasures of travel, gardening, friends, and family. Visit Mary on Instagram @maryepearson for book news and updates.

Klappentext

'A deeply satisfying, intricately plotted fantasy where no one - no one - is quite what they seem' Robin LaFevers, New York Times-bestselling author of Grave Mercy

The first book in the New York Times bestselling Remnant Chronicles.

The Kingdom of Morrighan is steeped in tradition and the stories of a bygone world, but some traditions Lia can't abide. Like having to marry someone she's never met to secure a political alliance.

Fed up and ready for a new life, Lia escapes to a distant village on the morning of her wedding. She settles in among the common folk, intrigued when two mysterious and handsome strangers arrive - and unaware that one is the jilted prince and the other an assassin sent to kill her. Deceptions swirl and Lia finds herself on the brink of unlocking perilous secrets - secrets that may unravel her world - even as she feels herself falling in love.

'This is the kind of story I love - a heart-pounding tale of magic and murder, betrayal and romance set in a richly imagined fantasy landscape' Cindy Williams Chima, New York Times bestselling author of the Seven Realms

'The Kiss of Deception has it all - beautiful writing, heart-pounding suspense, a fiery princess, and an epic romance that'll make you swoon. This is definitely one of my favourite reads of the year!' Alyson Noël, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Immortals

Zusammenfassung
The first book in the New York Times bestselling Remnant Chronicles.