The Ragpicker King

According to Leigh Bardugo, a No. 1 New York Times bestselling author, "This is fantasy at its finest." "The Ragpicker King" follows as a thrilling sequel to Cassandra Clare's Sunday Times bestseller "Sword Catcher." In this gripping tale, chaos consumes the royal court after a brutal massacre, and Kel—serving as Prince Conor's body-double—embarks on a mission to uncover the traitors. The elusive Ragpicker King, who presides over Castellane's vibrant criminal underbelly, possesses vital clues leading to a sinister plot against the royal family. This conspiracy is orchestrated by a man set to marry the woman Kel deeply loves.Meanwhile, Lin claims to be the legendary Goddess Reborn and must prove her powers or face exile. As tensions in Castellane escalate, Prince Conor turns to Lin for aid in lifting his father’s madness, which stems from ancient magic. Caught between her burgeoning attraction to the prince and the magnetic pull of the old magic, Lin is embroiled in a web of deceit and trust issues with Kel.Set in a world bursting with power, intrigue, and magic, this riveting fantasy from the author of the Shadowhunter Chronicles captures the imagination. Cassandra Clare delivers a compelling narrative filled with twists and enthralling storytelling. "The Ragpicker King" was a top ten bestseller in the Sunday Times for the week commencing on the 10th of March, 2025.