Song of the Six Realms

The Song of the Six Realms is a melodic tale inspired by Chinese mythology and Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca, which follows Xue, a talented young musician, who is facing the possibility of a lifetime of servitude playing the qin for nobles. One night, she is unexpectedly called to the garden to put on a private performance for the enigmatic Duke Meng, who offers her the chance to serve as a musician in residence at his manor for one year and set her free of her indenture. However, the Duke's motives become increasingly suspect, and Xue discovers he is the Duke of Dreams, one of the divine rulers of the Celestial Realm. She learns the Six Realms are on the brink of disaster and incursions by demonic beasts are growing more frequent. Xue needs to unlock memories from her past to stop the impending war, but first she must survive being the target of every monster and deity in the Six Realms.

Format: Hardback
Length: 416 pages
Publication date: 23 April 2024
Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

In this captivating tale inspired by Chinese mythology and Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca, delve into the enigmatic world of the celestials. Filled with rich imagery and delicate poetry, The Song of the Six Realms will linger in your thoughts long after the melody has faded.

Xue, a talented young musician, finds herself orphaned at a young age and taken in by her kindly poet uncle. He arranges for her apprenticeship at one of the most esteemed entertainment houses in the kingdom, the House of Flowing Water. However, Xue's memories are fragmented, and she struggles to connect with a life outside her indenture contract.

With no family or patron to support her, Xue faces the prospect of a lifetime of servitude playing the qin for nobles who praise her talent one moment and sneer at her lowly social status the next. One night, she is unexpectedly called to the garden to perform for the enigmatic Duke Meng. The young man surprises Xue with an irresistible offer: serve as a musician in residence at his manor for one year, and he will set her free of her indenture.

But as Xue spends more time with the Duke, she begins to suspect his motives. He and Xue barely survive an attack by a nightmarish monster, and Xue discovers that he is not just some country noble but the Duke of Dreams, one of the divine rulers of the Celestial Realm.

In the Celestial Realm, Xue learns that the Six Realms are on the brink of disaster, and incursions by demonic beasts are growing more frequent. The Duke needs Xue's help to unlock memories from her past that could hold the key to stopping the impending war. However, Xue must first survive being the target of the demonic beasts who seek to destroy her.

As Xue delves deeper into her past, she uncovers a dark secret that threatens the entire celestial realm. She must confront her own demons and confront the truth about her origins to save the Six Realms from destruction.

The Song of the Six Realms is a captivating tale of love, sacrifice, and redemption that will leave readers eagerly anticipating the next installment in this series. With its rich imagery, intricate plot, and memorable characters, this book is a must-read for fans of fantasy and mythology.

Weight: 388g
Dimension: 200 x 140 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781835410134