The House of Berethnet has ruled Inys for a thousand years, protecting the realm from the return of the Nameless One — an ancient dragon of fire and chaos. But now the Queen is unwed, the line of succession is threatened, and dark forces stir beneath the surface.

To the east, dragon riders train in harmony with their fire-breathing companions. To the west, legends and fears divide nations. And in the heart of it all stand three women — a queen fighting to preserve her throne, a dragon rider sworn to protect her homeland, and a mage who may hold the key to binding or unleashing the world’s greatest power.

Sweeping, imaginative, and rich with detail, The Priory of the Orange Tree is an epic tale of dragons, destiny, and the courage to defy centuries of tradition. Samantha Shannon crafts a standalone fantasy of breathtaking scope — a world of queens and witches, love and betrayal, where hope burns brightest against the shadow of extinction.