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Pirates & Courtiers

The second book in the award-winning Road to Freedom trilogy
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She must learn the magic she fears from a man she cannot trust.

The second book in the award-winning Road to Freedom trilogy.

I look forward to the day you return to me.

Issanka is a casteless runaway amongst pirates, using her powers over light and sound to aid the ship-stealers. But even in exile, she can’t forget Ilian — a powerful and enigmatic figure who could manipulate minds and conceal his identity.

When an old ally pleads for her return to the city of Ewele — the city she swore she’d never go back to — Issanka is torn. But the opportunity to learn more about her powers proves too tempting to ignore.

Now, Issanka must learn from her old enemy – and she must figure out what his plans are for Ewele before war swallows them all.

Gabrielle Davis is a fantasy author and sometimes-lawyer based in Queensland, Australia who writes epic fantasy featuring complex female protagonists, shadow magic, and high-stakes intrigue. Her critically recognised debut, Road to Freedom, was shortlisted for the Hawkeye Publishing Manuscript Development Prize in both 2021 and 2022, and explores themes of independence, identity, and power. When not writing (or reading), she can usually be found practising yoga, exploring nature, or befriending dogs.

* The first novel, Road to Freedom, boasts a 4.65-star rating from 106 Goodreads reviews, with many readers expressing excitement for the sequel. It was also shortlisted for the Hawkeye Publishing Manuscript Development Prize in both 2021 and 2022.
Publicity:
* Hawkeye’s publicity team: socials, advertising, reviewers, media. Book trailer complete.
* Author has planned a BookTok campaign in collaboration with Hawkeyes publicity team.

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