Set in the lush and dangerous world of Jay Lake's Green, Our Lady of
the Islands is a vibrant, enchanting tale of political intrigue and
divine mystery. Selected as one of Publishers Weekly's Best Books of
2014.
"Our Lady, heal us...."
Sian Katte is a successful, middle-aged businesswoman in the tropical
island nation of Alizar. Her life seems comfortable and well
arranged...until a violent encounter one evening leaves her with an
unwanted magical power. Arian des Chances is the wife of Alizar's ruler,
with vast wealth and political influence. Yet for all her resources, she
can only watch helplessly as her son draws nearer to death. When crisis
thrusts these two women together, they learn some surprising truths:
about themselves, their loved ones, and Alizar itself. Because beneath a
seemingly calm facade, Alizar's people--and a dead god--are stirring....