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In Harrow the Ninth, Tamsyn Muir expands the universe of the Ninth House. The story follows Harrow Nonagesimus, the last necromancer of her line, who is summoned by the Emperor to fight a seemingly hopeless war. Alongside a rival, she must refine her dark powers, navigate a gothic Mithraeum, and face relentless enemies that seek her death. With magic, mystery, and an epic backdrop, the narrative explores the stakes of power, loyalty, and survival on a galaxy‑wide scale.
First publish date: 2020
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Tamsyn Muir
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