The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy

by Megan Bannen

'Romantic, wildly creative, and utterly charming, The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy is a fantasy unlike any I've read before. . . an absolutely stunning story' Lana Harper, author of Payback's a Witch

The Princess Bride meets You've Got Mail in this enchantingly quirky, completely refreshing fantasy with a rom-com-worthy premise, perfect for readers of The House in the Cerulean Sea and The Invisible Library. 

Hart is a marshal, tasked with patrolling the magical wilds of Tanria. It's an unforgiving job, and he's got nothing but time to ponder his loneliness.

Mercy never has a moment to herself. She's been single-handedly keeping Birdsall & Son Undertakers afloat in defiance of sullen jerks like Hart-ache Hart, the man with a knack for showing up right when her patience is thinnest. 

After yet another run-in with Merciless Mercy, Hart finds himself penning a letter addressed simply to "A Friend". Much to his surprise, he receives an anonymous reply, and a tentative friendship is born. Little does Hart know he's baring his soul to the person who infuriates him most. . . 

Set in a world equally full of magic and demigods as it is donuts and small-town drama, this utterly unique fantasy is sure to sweep you off your feet.

• ISBN13: 9780356518657
• Publish Date: 25 August 2022 (first published 23 August 2022)
• Publish Status: Forthcoming
• Publish Country: GB
• Imprint: Orbit
• Format: eBook
• Pages: 448
• Language: English
• URL: https://hachette.co.uk/titles/megan-bannen/the-undertaking-of-hart-and-mercy/9780356518657/

Reviews

[Hilarye]

This book. THIS BOOK!!!!! 15/10, highly recommend. The best book I've read in 2023.

It’s 'Six Feet Under' meets 'You've Got Mail', set in a unique and immersive fantasy world. If you take one part zombie movie, one-part enemies-to-lovers romance, one part mystery novel, one part fantasy, and a pinch of a western; shake them all up, and you'll get the magic that is 'The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy'.

This book ripped my heart out, smashed it into a million pieces, and then put it back together again (better than before) in one fell swoop. All while making me laugh. Buckle up for a cozy, intriguing, romantic ride & prepare yourself to fall head over heels in love with Hart and Mercy (and every single one of their friends and family).

You get Old Gods, New Gods, demigods, zombies & anthropomorphic animals. Side characters you want to be BFFs with, some serious MC growth, a little bit of spicy-spice & some witty banter that will make you chortle and swoon. There is nothing about this book not to love.