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The Priory of the Orange Tree
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The Priory of the Orange Tree
AuthorSamantha Shannon
GenreFantasy
PublisherBloomsbury Publishing
Publication date
26 February 2019

The Priory of the Orange Tree is a 2019 fantasy novel by writer Samantha Shannon.[1] The novel was published on 26 February 2019 by Bloomsbury Publishing. It is currently a standalone novel, but Shannon has expressed interest in writing a sequel or other works set in the same universe.

Samantha Shannon describes her novel as a "feminist retelling of Saint George and the Dragon."

According to literary review aggregator Book Marks, the novel received mostly positive reviews.[2] Liz Bourke, writing for Tor, criticised the book's length.[3]

References

  1. ^ Trombetta, Sadie (27 February 2019). "'The Priory Of The Orange Tree' Is An Epic Feminist Fantasy Perfect For Fans Of 'Game Of Thrones'". Bustle. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
  2. ^ "The Priory of the Orange Tree". Book Marks. Literary Hub. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
  3. ^ Bourke, Liz (28 February 2019). "Standalone Fantasy Short on Complexity: The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon". Tor. Retrieved 4 June 2019.