The release date for the English version of 'Seraphina' by
Rachel Hartman is Jan 2013. If you enjoy this novel, it is available for buy as a paperback from Barnes & Noble or Indigo, as an ebook on the Amazon Kindle store, or as an audiobook on Audible.
Librarian's Note: ISBN 9780375866562 has an alternate cover version.
Readers of science fiction and fantasy of all ages are introduced to mathematical dragons in an alternate medieval world by Rachel Hartman in her New York Times bestselling and Morris Award-winning first novel.
In the kingdom of Goredd, forty years of peace haven't done much to reduce the distrust that exists between humans and dragons. Dragons fold themselves into human form and serve as ambassadors at court. They also serve as professors and researchers at institutions, contributing their logical, mathematical brains. But emotions are rising as the treaty's anniversary approaches.
Seraphina Dombegh is right to be afraid of both factions. She enters the court as an exceptionally talented pianist, just before a royal family member is assassinated—in a manner that seems a little harsh. Seraphina gets dragged into the inquiry and teams up with the very astute Prince Lucian Kiggs, the captain of the Queen's Guard. As they start to find clues of a dark conspiracy to topple the tranquility, Seraphina fights to keep her own secret—the reason for her musical talent—a truth that is so horrible that learning it might cost her her life.