Mystery
The Mortal Word
2018·448 pages
A librarian-spy investigates a dragon’s murder at a Fae–dragon peace conference in 1890s Paris, balancing order, chaos, and the Library.
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A librarian-spy investigates a dragon’s murder at a Fae–dragon peace conference in 1890s Paris, balancing order, chaos, and the Library.
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In the latest novel in Genevieve Cogman's historical fantasy series, the fate of worlds lies in the balance. When a dragon is murdered at a peace conference, time-travelling Librarian spy Irene must solve the case to keep the balance between order, chaos...and the Library. When Irene returns to London after a relatively straightforward book theft in Germany, Bradamant informs her that there is a top secret dragon-Fae peace conference in progress that the Library is mediating, and that the second...
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will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Recurring romantic tension and mild intimacy between leads; not explicit
Violence & gore
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Murder by stabbing, fights, peril, and action; deaths without extreme gore
Profanity
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Occasional mild language consistent with witty adventure tone
Substance use
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Social drinking in diplomatic and period Paris settings
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources
Religious content
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Magic & witchcraft
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Library Language magic, dragons, Fae powers, and portals central to plot
Occult / demonology
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Not present; magic is fantasy-based, not real-world occult
Political content
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Peace talks, order-vs-chaos politics, treachery, and anarchist unrest
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources
Abuse & suffering
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Hostages held for political leverage; coercion and captivity themes
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