The House of Shattered Wings by Aliette de Bodard Roc
Paris has survived the Great Houses War, a War created by the Fallen Angels and their houses. Their blood and their essence has polluted the air. While the citizens continue to live on and fight for survival among their ailing country the war of politics continues on. Something from the past has come to undo House Silverspires, once the leader of the power games now a house in disarray. Something in the shadows is stalking them and killing innocents who come and go. But there are three people who might be able to save it: a naive and powerful fallen angel, an alchemist with a terrible addiction and a seemingly young man from the Far East. But are they powerful enough to undo the sins of the father?
By: Jon Courtenay Grimwood Published: April 2, 2013 Publisher: Orbit Series: The Assassini Genre: Fantasy, Drama, Historical Fiction Venice stands victorious, winning battle after battle. Duchess Alexa’s party in court is stronger than ever and Lady Guilette, her niece, will be the next Regent with her lover Lord Tycho at her side. However the fury of exiled regent and traitor to his city Prince Alonzo, … Continue reading The Exiled Blade (The Assassini, #3) | Book Review