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The Raven Scholar

The Eternal Path, Book 1

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The Raven Scholar

By: Antonia Hodgson
Narrated by: Daphne Kouma
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 The Sunday Times bestseller title!

She might win the throne. She might destroy an empire. Either way, it begins with murder.

After twenty-four years on the throne, it is time for Bersun the Brusque, emperor of Orrun, to bring his reign to an end. In the dizzying heat of mid-summer, seven contenders will compete to replace him.

Trained at rival monasteries, each contender is inspired by a sacred animal - Fox, Raven, Tiger, Ox, Bear, Monkey, and Hound. An eighth - the Dragon proxy - will be revealed only once the trials have begun. Eight exceptional warriors, thinkers, strategists - the best of the best.

Then one of them is murdered.

It falls to the brilliant but idiosyncratic Neema Kraa to investigate. But as she hunts for a killer, darker forces are gathering.

If Neema succeeds, she could win the throne - whether she wants it or not. But if she fails, she will sentence herself to death - and set in motion a sequence of events that could doom the empire . . .©2025 Antonia Hodgson (P)2025 Hodder & Stoughton Limited Dark Fantasy Fantasy Fiction

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Such a great tale, loved every minute of this, made even more enjoyable by the great narration Magnificent 😍 bring on book 2!

Magnificent 😍

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Loved this . Something different from the usual fantasy tropes. A nice romance subplot. But the story and characters were interesting. Kept me guessing the whole way along

Original Story

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Can’t wait for the next volume… really enjoyed this one including the narration. Bring on Volume 2!

Wonderful world building

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The narration is first class, the story is original I cannot wait for the next one! Also if you like this you will love anything by Joe Abercrombie and Giddeon the 9th

Good mix of Roman esq fantasy

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I wasn’t sure about this book in the beginning but I really enjoyed and can’t wait for the next book.

Amazing

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Believable characters, who i want to follow on the next stage of adventure
Females not controlled by teenage hormones is such a relief.
Narrator was good ,

When is the next book available ?

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I loved this book. The story, the characters, the world and the narrator. Magnificent!

Can't wait for the next book

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What a gripping story! And I thought the narration was really good. The characters all had distinctive voices.

Twisty, turny epic

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Wonderful book: i enjoyed every moment and fabulous narration. don't hesitate get this book immediately.

Truly superb

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Great written ! This is lovely book full of plots and turns. highly recommend.

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