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PLD20887
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9789124344528
Titles in This Set
The Grace of Kings
The Wall of Storms
The Veiled Throne
Speaking Bones
Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9789124344528
Publisher: Head of Zeus
Overview
Step into Ken Liu's monumental Dandelion Dynasty, a four-book epic fantasy saga blending East Asian and classical influences with inventive silkpunk technology. This complete paperback set follows the rise and fall of empires across the island nation of Dara, from rebellion that topples a tyrant to the fragile peace, intrigue, and continental war that follow. Spanning generations, the series traces bandits, emperors, engineers, and warriors as ambition, loyalty, and family collide. Perfect for readers who love sweeping, morally complex fantasy with airships, shapeshifting gods, and rich political drama, this collection delivers Liu's full vision in one set.
About the Books
The Dandelion Dynasty unfolds across four novels as one of modern fantasy's most ambitious sagas, tracing an empire's birth, consolidation, and testing in the secondary world of Dara. Ken Liu builds his story on "silkpunk" invention, where bamboo-and-silk airships and mechanical marvels sit alongside classical philosophy, poetry, and East Asian mythic tradition, giving the series a distinctive texture unlike most Western epic fantasy. The Grace of Kings opens the saga as a charismatic bandit and a vengeance-driven nobleman's son overthrow a crumbling empire, only to discover that winning a war is far simpler than governing what follows. The Wall of Storms carries the story into an uneasy peace, where a new imperial examination system, rising rivals, and buried secrets threaten to unravel what the founding generation built. The Veiled Throne shifts the saga's scale, introducing the Lyucu conquerors and a new generation of rulers navigating rivalry, legacy, and shifting power within a fractured court. Speaking Bones closes the quartet with Princess Théra pursued across a vast continent, forcing a final reckoning between the peoples of Dara and the Lyucu. Across all four books, Liu explores governance, technology, gender, and the true cost of ambition, rewarding readers who enjoy multigenerational epics and inventive world-building. Family bonds, mentorship, and betrayal recur throughout, grounding grand political events in deeply personal, human stakes.
Key Benefits
- Complete four-book paperback set
- Inventive "silkpunk" fantasy blending East Asian tradition with original technology
- By Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy Award-winning author Ken Liu
- Multigenerational saga of empire, rebellion, and political intrigue
- A great gift for birthdays, holidays, or any fantasy fan
- Brand new paperback condition, ready to read or gift
Book-by-Book Guide
The Grace of Kings — A bandit and a nobleman's son unite to topple a tyrant, only to find ruling harder than rebelling.
The Wall of Storms — Hard-won peace under Emperor Ragin begins to crack as new rivals and secrets resurface.
The Veiled Throne — The Lyucu conquerors and a new generation of Dara's rulers navigate rivalry and shifting power.
Speaking Bones — Princess Théra is hunted across a vast continent as the fates of Dara and the Lyucu collide.
About the Author
Ken Liu is an American author of speculative fiction, as well as a translator, lawyer, and programmer. A winner of the Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy Awards for his short fiction, including the acclaimed story "The Paper Menagerie," Liu has earned top genre honors in Japan, Spain, and France. Known for weaving classical philosophy, East Asian tradition, and inventive technology into his storytelling, Liu brought that craftsmanship to The Dandelion Dynasty, his acclaimed epic fantasy quartet. He is also celebrated as a translator of Chinese science fiction, and lives near Boston, Massachusetts.
Why You'll Love This Collection
This complete Dandelion Dynasty paperback set delivers a full, uninterrupted epic in one purchase, with no hunting for missing volumes. Inventive world-building and sweeping political drama make it an ideal gift for fantasy-loving readers, a standout holiday or birthday present, and a rewarding, well-loved addition to any home bookshelf collection.
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