The Gathering Dark: The Grisha 1 (Shadow and Bone Trilogy, #1) (Grishaverse, #1)

by Leigh Bardugo

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The Shadow Fold, a swathe of impenetrable darkness, crawling with monsters that feast on human flesh, is slowly destroying the once-great nation of Ravka. Alina, a pale, lonely orphan, discovers a unique power that thrusts her into the lavish world of the kingdom's magical elite - the Grisha. Could she be the key to unravelling the dark fabric of the Shadow Fold and setting Ravka free? The Darkling, a creature of seductive charm and terrifying power, leader of the Grisha. If Alina is to fulfil her destiny, she must discover how to unlock her gift and face up to her dangerous attraction to him. But what of Mal, Alina's childhood best friend? As Alina contemplates her dazzling new future, why can't she ever quite forget him? Glorious. Epic. Irresistible. Romance.
  • ISBN10 1780621108
  • ISBN13 9781780621104
  • Publish Date 17 May 2012 (first published 3 May 2012)
  • Publish Status Out of Print
  • Out of Print 14 August 2014
  • Publish Country GB
  • Publisher Hachette Children's Group
  • Imprint Indigo (an Imprint of Orion Children's)
  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 320
  • Language English