{"product_id":"city-of-iron-and-ivy-paperback","title":"City of Iron and Ivy - Paperback","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\u003eThomas Kent West\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A stunning fantasy with one of the most unique magic systems I've seen in a long time.\" \u003cbr\u003e ―\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eT. Kingfisher, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003ebestselling author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis beguiling historical romantasy debut blends dark academia with the glamour of \u003ci\u003eBridgerton\u003c\/i\u003e, as a scholar of magic investigates her sister's murder--perfect for fans of Heather Fawcett and H. G. Parry. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In an alternate London alive with botanical magic, Elswyth Elderwood is a thorn among roses: a bristly, scarred scholar in a world of socialites. Her sister Persephone is the opposite: a graceful debutante seeking a marriage that will save their family from ruin. At least, until Persephone is murdered. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Suddenly the last scion of her house, Elswyth must abandon her studies and find a wealthy husband. She is thrust into a London fueled by floromancy: hedge witches sprout nightshade from their fingertips, high-born ladies weave gowns from wildflowers ... and a serial killer called the Reaper transforms his victims into plant-human hybrids. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e When clues suggest the Reaper is a powerful nobleman, Elswyth's search for her sister's killer and her hunt for a husband become one and the same. But she is drawn to bastard-born archaeologist Silas Blackthorn--who may have dark, twisted secrets of his own. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Elswyth must determine friend from foe and lover from liar--or suffer the same fate as her sister.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThomas Kent West\u003c\/b\u003e is an American author who creates stories filled with intricate magic, imperfect heroes, and richly imagined worlds. His experience as a biology teacher and wilderness guide in Grand Teton National Park inspired him to write a book set in a fantastical place but based on real-world botany. That novel became \u003ci\u003eCity of Iron and Ivy\u003c\/i\u003e, which received the Book Pipeline Grand Prize in Science Fiction and Fantasy. You can read more of his work, receive bonus scenes and short stories, and sign up for his newsletter at thomaskentwest.com. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 576\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.6 x 8 x 5.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 21, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52044392071469,"sku":"9781538776162","price":20.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/city-of-iron-and-ivy-paperback-3983843.webp?v=1780170727","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/city-of-iron-and-ivy-paperback","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}