{"title":"Books by Leslye Penelope","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9780356518114","title":"Daughter of the Merciful Deep","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA woman journeys into a submerged world of gods and myth to save her home in this powerful historical fantasy that shines a light on the drowned Black towns of the American South.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Our home began, as all things do, with a wish.'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJane Edwards hasn't spoken since she was eleven years old, when armed riders expelled her family from their hometown along with every other Black resident. Now, twelve years later, she's found a haven in the all-Black town of Awenasa. But the construction of a dam promises to wash her home under the waters of the new lake.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo save her community, Jane must journey into a sunken world. A land of capricious gods and unsung myths; of salvation and dreams made real. But the flood waters are rising and to gain the miracle she desires, Jane will have to find her voice again and finally face the trauma of the past.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Penelope fuses magical realism, folklore and African American history into a profound \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eand rousing fantasy'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly \u003c\/i\u003e(starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A mesmerising tale that deftly blends history and magic' \u003c\/b\u003eNicole glover, author of\u003ci\u003e The Conductors\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor more from Leslye Penelope, check out \u003ci\u003eThe Monsters We Defy.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44581239980210,"sku":"9780356518114","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780356518114_93c36eb6-05fb-4993-b111-ac8ee14d6f05.jpg?v=1786014017"},{"product_id":"9780356518107","title":"The Monsters We Defy","description":"\u003cp\u003e'Rich and immersive. . . full of mesmerizing magic!' P. Djèlí Clark, author of \u003ci\u003eA Master of Djinn\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'This gorgeous historical fantasy combines a folkloric bent with a truly excellent heist' Holly Black, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Cruel Prince\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA dazzling historical fantasy that weaves together African American folk magic, history and romance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClara Johnson can talk to spirits - a gift that saved her during her darkest moments, now a curse that's left her indebted to the cunning spirit world. So when a powerful spirit offers her an opportunity to gain her freedom, Clara seizes the chance. The task: steal a magical ring from the wealthiest woman in the District.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClara can't pull off this daring heist alone. She'll need the help of an unlikely team: from a handsome jazz musician able to hypnotize with a melody, to an aging actor who can change his face. \u003cbr\u003eBut as conflict in the spirit world begins to leak into the human one - an insidious mystery is unfolding, one that could cost Clara her life. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Monsters We Defy\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Penelope's blend of fantasy and history is pitch perfect. . . Readers will be wowed' \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A high-stakes, delightful read' \u003ci\u003eBuzzfeed\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'An enchanting adventure that weaves a spell' Justina Ireland\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReader reviews:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Omg this book is a MUST READ!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Absolutely wonderful' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'One of my favourite books of the year' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'With seamlessly blended fantasy and history, complex characters, and a little touch of romance, this is a practically perfect read!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Glorious! Absolutely gorgeous!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e' I loooooooved this book. I love a good heist novel and this one was delightful' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'I loved this book and I know it's one I'll be going back to reread in the future, It was an absolute blast to read, a mystery to solve heart pounding suspense, a little romance, and absolutely incredible characters. I can't recommend this book enough!!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'I adored this book! It's witty, adventurous, romantic and heartbreaking ' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56311719756149,"sku":"9780356518107","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780356518107_50f48d28-3e70-4f66-bfcf-b37f4abc58fb.jpg?v=1786014016"},{"product_id":"the-inevitable-undoing-of-zahara-douglass","title":"The Inevitable Undoing of Zahara Douglass","description":"For five years, Zahara Douglass has been haunted by her sister's impossible disappearance. Now, in December 1999, with the world on the brink of chaos, Zahara sets out to find her sister no matter the cost in this twisty and compelling contemporary fantasy from Leslye Penelope.   In April 1994, Zahara watched her twin sister, Annica, get hustled into a stranger's car and disappear-only to return to a world where no one remembers Annica ever existed. Not her mother. Not the police. No one.   Now, as the world braces for the looming Y2K crisis, Zahara finds evidence that proves her sister was real. Determined to uncover the truth, she hires a private investigator and begins digging into her family's shadowed past.   When the investigation leads to two charismatic men who once served with her father in Vietnam, Zahara realizes she and her sister may be pawns in a dangerous power struggle with unthinkable consequences.   To find her sister, Zahara must face the truth about her family, her memories, and the power lurking within her. But the sisters' reunion comes at a price-one that could unravel reality and bring about the end of the world.   'A moving story about sisterhood, lost souls and our complicated and potentially destructive relationship with technology.  Leslye Penelope broke my heart in the best way possible. I can't remember the last time I loved a book this much or stayed up so late to finish it' Hollie Overton, author of Baby Doll","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57484098142581,"sku":"9780356531793","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780356531793.jpg?v=1786266130"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-leslye-penelope.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}