{"product_id":"of-swords-roses-hardcover-2","title":"Of Swords \u0026 Roses - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKristen Cipriano\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by), \u003cb\u003eFlame Tree Studio (Literature and Scienc\u003c\/b\u003e (Created by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFollowing the success of Flame Tree's Gothic Fantasy collections, this new title gathers together Romantic Fantasy stories inspired by medieval tales of chivalry and love.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSince ancient times and across realms the clash of swords and clatter of shields punctuate pursuits of love. A part of Flame Tree's thrilling new series of Romantic Fantasy titles, \u003ci\u003eOf Swords \u0026amp; Roses\u003c\/i\u003e features tales of chivalry and court intrigue; quests of passion and honour; wars waged for the sake of a beloved's hand; and great sacrifices made in the name of love. Such endeavours may play out as open clashes on the battlefield, or as guileful strategy woven into court rivalries. With a flavour of the fantastical, tales are twined with magic or abound with whimsical creatures, spanning kingdoms or bridging worlds. A chivalric hero may clash with their enemy to win another's affections; or perhaps that enemy proves to have been The One all along? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFeaturing a foreword by Kristen Cipriano, and stories by these authors: Erica Barnes, Keyan Bowes, Kim Chance, Deborah L. Davitt, Sarina Dorie, Umenyi Chisomaga Evelyn, Jonathan Ficke, Jess L. Freed, M.A. Gardner, Georgina Kamsika, A.L. Keane, Sasha Kielman, AJ Lancaster, Jessica Lévai, M. McNamara, S.C. Mills, Charity Ogechi, Jennifer R. Povey, Ziggy Schutz, Laura Shenton, S.S.N. Smith, Gemma Sterling, Celia Winter and Aubrey Wroth. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlame Tree Romantic Fantasy\u003c\/b\u003e - a captivating blend of our signature Gothic Fantasy collections with the passion and magic of Romantasy. This series featuring stories selected from open submissions is an exciting addition to Flame Tree's Beyond \u0026amp; Within, Myths, Gods \u0026amp; Immortals, Gothic Fantasy, Classic Stories and Epic Tales Collections, all beautifully presented, perfect as a gift and offering a lifetime of reading pleasure.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKristen Cipriano is a romantic fantasy author whose novels are inspired by her own journeys of overcoming psychological trauma, healing from emotional abuse, learning to love herself, and finding her inner truth. She loves to showcase how even the most broken characters can heal and triumph, and expertly combines darker themes with lightness and humor, resulting in novels that take readers on wildly entertaining adventures that stick with them long after the story ends. \u003ci\u003eThe Queen Rises\u003c\/i\u003e is her debut series, with the second book arriving in late 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 416\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.49 x 9.41 x 6.33 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 18, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53908999471411,"sku":"9781835627969","price":39.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/al7yOuCuwP9781835627969_7b28439a-a6e4-461f-a663-d53aa1d77a48.webp?v=1787828994","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/of-swords-roses-hardcover-2","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}