About “Daughter of the Blood”
The Dark Kingdom prepares for the fulfillment of an ancient prophecy: the arrival of a new Queen, a Witch with immense power. However, the young ruler is easily influenced and vulnerable to corruption. Control of her means control of the Darkness. Three sworn enemies engage in a dangerous game of politics, magic, and betrayal. Their actions determine the fate of an entire world. This 1998 novel by Anne Bishop explores themes of power, control, and the struggle for dominance in a dark and magical realm.
Praise for “Daughter of the Blood”
“[The Black Jewels] series...has long been celebrated for its dark sensuality and focus on female characters....[the books] remain crucial foundations of the romantasy genre and paved the way for what followed.”
“A terrific writer...the more I read, the more excited I became because of the freshness of [her] take on the usual high fantasy setting, the assurance of [her] language, all the lovely touches of characterization that [she slips] in so effortlessly.”
“Darkly mesmerizing...[a] fascinating, dark world.”
Book details
- First published
- 1998
- Latest edition
- 2025 · ISBN 9780593952801
- Pages
- 384
View more editions (7)
| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Daughter of the Blood | 2025 | 9780593952801 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Daughter of the Blood | 2014 | 9781848663565 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Daughter of the Blood | 2007 | 9780451461483 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Daughter of the Blood | 2001 | 0732269717 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Daughter of the Blood | 1998 | 9780451456717 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Daughter of the Blood | 1998 | 9781429503747 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Daughter of the Blood | 1998 | 9781429503723 | Buy on Amazon |
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How many pages is Daughter of the Blood?
Daughter of the Blood by Anne Bishop has 384 pages.
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