The Dandelion Dynasty. Book 4. Talking Bones

Ken Liu is an American writer of Chinese descent, translator, and a winner of the Nebula, Hugo, Locus, and World Fantasy awards. His English translation of the cult novel "The Three-Body Problem" by Liu Cixin brought him widespread acclaim. In... 2015, the first novel written by Ken Liu himself, "The Grace of Kings," was released, heralding the series "The Dandelion Dynasty." The series consists of four novels, and according to press reviews, this "epic is capable of quenching readers' thirst" (The New York Times).

Intense passions are boiling both in Dara and in Ukyu-Taasa. The confrontation between Firo and Jia has reached its peak. The brave and charismatic emperor easily wins the hearts of his subjects, but he is too young and straightforward to unravel the cunning plots of the regent and understand that things are not as they seem. Proud and headstrong Tanwanaki does not even realize how she becomes a pawn in someone else's game. Timo remains hopeful, following the moralists' precepts, to create a perfect state. Young Fara dreams of filling her life with love and art; however, being a princess of the House of Dandelion, she cannot stay away from politics. Meanwhile, far across the ocean, Terra and Takval, undaunted by the terrible tragedy in the valley of Kiri, continue their desperate struggle, recruiting new allies from among the northern peoples...