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The Knave and the Moon

Pages
368
Published
2026
Language
English

Synopsis

Aisling Cathedral lies in ruins, and King Benji has taken Sybil Delling as his bride, solidifying his power over Traum with a series of tournaments. Held captive and drugged, Sybil is determined to defeat him, even if it means sacrificing herself and the kingdom's faith. Her only hope might be a mysterious knave who rises through the tournament ranks, a man with no name or memory. In a land where history repeats, Sybil must find a way to save the Stonewater Kingdom by destroying its cruel king.

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About the author

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Rachel Gillig

Rachel Gillig is a #1 New York Times bestselling American fantasy author born in 1989 and raised on the California coast, where she still lives. A former preschool teacher with a literary theory degree from UC Davis, she also works as an artist, and is best known for the atmospheric Shepherd King duology beginning with One Dark Window.

Characters

Sybil DellingProtagonist
Rodrick MyndaciousProtagonist

One of the original five knights bound to the kingdom's cause, reported dead before this book begins.

BenjiAntagonist
BartholomewSupporting
Maude BauerSupporting
All characters in The Knave and the Moon

Frequently asked questions

  • Do I need to read The Knight and the Moth before this book?

    This novel is the second installment of the Stonewater Kingdom duology and serves as the direct conclusion to the story started in the previous book.

  • Is this book part of a larger series or a standalone?

    The author writes exclusively in duologies, and this title completes the Stonewater Kingdom series.

  • What inspired the Stonewater Kingdom series?

    The author draws inspiration from folklore and traditional folk ballads, a creative approach also seen in her previous work.

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