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V.E. Schwab – The Fragile Threads of Power

WithV E Schwab
In conversation withT L Huchu

At: Pleasance Theatre

On:7th November 2023, 7:30pm - 9:00pm

V.E. Schwab – The Fragile Threads of Power at Pleasance Theatre

Doors open at 7pm.

Join us to celebrate the beginning of a brand new epic trilogy from bestselling fantasy author V.E. Schwab. The Fragile Threads of Power is the much-anticipated return to the worlds of A Darker Shade of Magic, and we're delighted to be hosting an event in the centre of Edinburgh to mark the occasion!

V.E. Schwab will be in conversation with fellow writer T.L. Huchu.

Please note that this event will take place at the Pleasance Theatre in Edinburgh. Professional photography will be taking place at this event. There will not be a book signing at the event.

Books for Book & Ticket options will be available to collect at the event venue.

Please note that The Fragile Threads of Power is published on 26th September. If you have signed up for a Book & In-Person or a Book & Livestream option and would like to receive your copy ahead of the event on 7th November, please get in touch via our contact form and we'll be happy to help. There will not be a book signing on the night.

About The Fragile Threads of Power:

Seven years have passed since the doors between the worlds were sealed.

Seven years since Kell, Lila and Holland stood against Osaron, a desperate battle that saved the worlds of Red, Grey and White London. Seven years since Kell's magic was shattered, and Holland lost his life. Now Rhy Maresh rules Red London with his new family - his queen, Nadiya, their daughter Ren, and his consort, Alucard.

But his city boils with conspiracy and rebellion, fuelled by rumours he is causing magic to fade from the word. Now Kosika, a child Antari, sits on the throne of White London. The new queen leads her people in new rituals of sacrifice and blood in devotion to the altar of Holland Vosijk, summoning vast power she may not be able to control.

Now Lila and Kell, living free on the waves, are charged by the captain of the Floating Market to retrieve an immensely powerful artefact, stolen by secretive forces. Now Tes, a young woman with a knack for fixing broken things, is thrust into the affairs of Antari and kings, traitors and thieves. And only her unique powers can weave the threads of power together.

A triumphant return to the worlds of The Shades of Magic, The Fragile Threads of Power continues the stories of fan-favourite characters Kell, Lila, Rhy and Alucard, and introduces a new generation of magic, shadows and embers in the dark.

Please note: Tickets for our events are non-refundable. Professional photography and videography may take place during this event. Thank you for your understanding.

Participants:

V E Schwab Author

Victoria ‘V. E.’ Schwab is the No. 1 Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty books, including the international sensation The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, the acclaimed Shades of Magic universe, the Villains series, the City of Ghosts trilogy, Gallant and The Fragile Threads of Power. When not haunting Paris streets or trudging up English hillsides, she lives in Edinburgh, Scotland, and is usually tucked in the corner of a coffee shop, dreaming up monsters.

T L Huchu Chair

T. L. Huchu is a writer whose short fiction has appeared in publications such as Lightspeed, Interzone, Analog Science Fiction and Fact and elsewhere. The Library of the Dead won Best Novel at the Nommo Awards, presented by the African Speculative Fiction Society. And his work has also been short-listed for the Caine Prize and the Grand Prix de l’Imaginaire. Between projects, he translates fiction from Shona into English and the reverse. He is the author of the Edinburgh Nights series.

The venue

Pleasance Theatre

60 Pleasance
Edinburgh
EH8 9TJ

Telephone: 0131 650 2351

Website: www.eusa.ed.ac.uk/home


The venue is on the first floor, accessible by stairs or lift.