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

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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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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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Utterly enjoyable. I haven't found too many books recently that are of this genre that have really hooked me in and given me characters to really get behind (or not!). I can't wait to see what comes next.

Excellent story and fantastic narrator!

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Wonderfully written with charm and wit, brought to life by an excellent performance from the narrator.

A delight to listen to!

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Not usually into fantasy but this transcends the genre. Think Game of Thrones meets Hunger Games but with the wit of Antonia's previous novels

Superb new direction by this author

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