About “Red Sister”
The Convent of Sweet Mercy trains young girls to become killers. Some students have rare talents from their bloodline, which the nuns try to develop. When Nona Grey, a nine-year-old girl accused of murder, arrives at the convent, the nuns do not realize the full extent of her abilities. Nona is taken from the threat of the noose and spends ten years learning to fight and use her skills under Abbess Glass. She finds a new family among her classmates but also faces new enemies. Her past catches up with her, bringing political conflicts within the church and attracting the attention of the emperor. As the empire declines, Nona must control her inner struggles and use her powers to face those who oppose her. This 2017 fantasy novel by Mark Lawrence follows Nona's journey of survival and self-discovery.
Praise for “Red Sister”
“Fabulous, in-depth world building, great characters, and as always with Lawrence, plotting that is fresh and unpredictable...If you like fresh, take-no-prisoners fantasy, this is for you.”
“Dark, passionate, tense, with a female hero anyone could relate to—I was utterly fascinated! This is no pretty, flowery tale, but one of vastly different people struggling to survive when a hostile government comes to power.”
“The lyrical excellence of previous books is present in full force here and it’s fair to say that Mark Lawrence has evolved into a master of his craft. In Red Sister he has produced a novel that is as thought provoking as it is entertaining, and as poignant as it is ferocious. Highly recommended.”
Book details
- First published
- 2017
- Latest edition
- 2018 · ISBN 9780008152321
- Pages
- 475
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| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Red Sister | 2018 | 9780008152321 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Red Sister | 2018 | 9781101988879 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Red Sister | 2017 | 9780008152307 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Red Sister | 2017 | 9780008152314 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Red Sister | 2017 | 9781664722255 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Red Sister | 2017 | 9780008152291 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Red Sister | 2017 | 9781664453371 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Red sister | 2017 | 9781101988855 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Red Sister | 2017 | 9781101988862 | Buy on Amazon |
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is Red Sister?
Red Sister by Mark Lawrence has 475 pages.
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