Fantasy novels offer a unique blend of magic and imagination, and when set in palaces, they become even more captivating.
Palaces serve as a backdrop for power struggles, hidden secrets, and magical adventures.
Here are five must-read fantasy novels set in palaces:
1. “A Song of Ice and Fire” series by George R.R. Martin:
The palace of King’s Landing is the political centre of the Seven Kingdoms and the scene of many of the series’ most significant events. From the scheming of Queen Cersei Lannister to the machinations of Lord Petyr Baelish, the palace is a hub of intrigue and power.
2. “Throne of Glass” by Sarah J. Maas:
The palace of the kingdom of Adarlan is the setting for this action-packed fantasy novel. The kingdom is ruled by a tyrannical king, and the palace is filled with political intrigue, dangerous magic, and powerful assassins.
3. “Assassin’s Apprentice” by Robin Hobb:
The palace of the Six Duchies is the setting for this coming-of-age story about a young assassin. The palace is filled with danger, political maneuvering, and magic, and the protagonist must navigate these treacherous waters in order to survive.
4. “The Goblin Emperor” by Katherine Addison:
The palace of the Elfen Empire is the setting for this political fantasy novel. The new goblin emperor must navigate the intricacies of court life and the treacherous politics of the imperial palace in order to secure his rule and bring peace to the empire.
5. “Gormenghast” by Mervyn Peake:
The sprawling, ancient palace of Gormenghast is the setting for this dark and imaginative fantasy novel. The palace is filled with strange, grotesque characters and eerie magic, and the protagonist must navigate its labyrinthine halls in order to uncover its secrets.
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