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Published by Solaris
Distributed by Simon & Schuster
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About The Book
A disgraced scholar has the chance to clear his name of the theft he didn’t commit in a brand new novella from the world of The Goblin Emperor.
Five years ago, Ulcetha was studying at the University of Cairado, working his way toward becoming a scholar first-class in the Department of History. Then a prize artifact disappeared and Ulcetha, deftly framed, was kicked out. Now he works for a crooked importer, using his knowledge of elven history to write provenances for the fake artifacts Salathgarad sells.
When the airship Wisdom of Choharo explodes, killing the emperor and three of his four sons, it takes with it Ulcetha's best friend, Mara Lilana. But Mara leaves behind a puzzle - the one thing Ulcetha can't resist. And the puzzle leads Ulcetha back to the Department of History... and maybe the chance to clear his name.
Five years ago, Ulcetha was studying at the University of Cairado, working his way toward becoming a scholar first-class in the Department of History. Then a prize artifact disappeared and Ulcetha, deftly framed, was kicked out. Now he works for a crooked importer, using his knowledge of elven history to write provenances for the fake artifacts Salathgarad sells.
When the airship Wisdom of Choharo explodes, killing the emperor and three of his four sons, it takes with it Ulcetha's best friend, Mara Lilana. But Mara leaves behind a puzzle - the one thing Ulcetha can't resist. And the puzzle leads Ulcetha back to the Department of History... and maybe the chance to clear his name.
Product Details
- Publisher: Solaris (April 9, 2026)
- Length: 120 pages
- ISBN13: 9781837866496
Raves and Reviews
“A thrilling archaeological treasure hunt.” —Locus
PRAISE FOR THE CEMETERIES OF AMALO
“This trilogy is as close to perfect as books can get.” ?T. Kingfisher, author of What Moves the Dead
“The Witness For the Dead does not disappoint. At once intimate and literally operatic, it's everything I love about Katherine Addison's writing, in ways I didn't know to expect. I loved it.” —John Scalzi
PRAISE FOR THE GOBLIN EMPEROR
“I wish I could read a dozen more books set in the Elflands.” —Katherine Arden, author of The Unicorn Hunters
“If courtly intrigue is your wine of choice, The Goblin Emperor is the headiest vintage I’ve come across in years.” ?Scott Lynch, bestselling author of The Lies of Locke Lamora
“An engrossing read!” ?Kristen Britain, New York Times bestselling author of the Green Rider series
“Impressively elaborate worldbuilding underpins this lovely fantasy novel, but I couldn’t put it down because of the heart-grippingly sympathetic main character.” ?Kate Elliott, bestselling author of Unconquerable Sun
“I liked it. It’s a fantasy, a novel of court intrigue. Those of you who like that aspect of my own work will probably like The Goblin Emperor as well.” —George R. R. Martin, bestselling author of A Song of Ice and Fire
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