The Crimson Throne
A Rich Historical Fae Romantasy Adventure (The Crimson Throne Book 1)
Published on 15. January 2026
Book
Hardback
368 pages
978-1-4642-3613-6 (ISBN)
Description
Powerless meets Reign in this new historical romantasy from the New York Times bestselling authors of Night of the Witch.
Samson Calthorpe's curse has isolated him from everyone he has ever cared about. So, when the opportunity arises to break the curse, he grabs it. All he has to do for his freedom is risk his life and become a royal spy, using every bit of the skills and resolve he's picked up on the streets of London to infiltrate the court of the Scottish Queen and uncover a plot to assassinate Queen Elizabeth.
For years, Alyth Graham has been protecting Mary Queen of Scots from threats both physical and magical, including the Queen's own husband, Lord Darnley. Alyth is more than meets the eye though, the child of a fae prince and a human mother, she is among the most powerful protectors in Scotland: guardians sworn to defend against the Red Caps, a bloodthirsty fae clan . . . that Lord Darnley is in league with to overtake Scotland.
As Alyth and Samson circle each other in the volatile and glamorous Scottish court, both seek to uncover threats to their own countries. They have one unifying link: their shared hatred and suspicion of Lord Darnley...and their undeniable pull towards each other. Using secret codes, hidden messages, and a little bit of magic, Alyth and Samson unravel a plot centuries in the making. Lord Darnley is only a pawn, and in this game, the queen takes all.
"A biting historical fantasy series launch that fuses Tudor-era courtcraft with Celtic fae legend... ...confronting duty, destiny, and betrayal" -Publishers Weekly
"An atmospheric fantasy brimming with intrigue and heart." -Kirkus Reviews
Samson Calthorpe's curse has isolated him from everyone he has ever cared about. So, when the opportunity arises to break the curse, he grabs it. All he has to do for his freedom is risk his life and become a royal spy, using every bit of the skills and resolve he's picked up on the streets of London to infiltrate the court of the Scottish Queen and uncover a plot to assassinate Queen Elizabeth.
For years, Alyth Graham has been protecting Mary Queen of Scots from threats both physical and magical, including the Queen's own husband, Lord Darnley. Alyth is more than meets the eye though, the child of a fae prince and a human mother, she is among the most powerful protectors in Scotland: guardians sworn to defend against the Red Caps, a bloodthirsty fae clan . . . that Lord Darnley is in league with to overtake Scotland.
As Alyth and Samson circle each other in the volatile and glamorous Scottish court, both seek to uncover threats to their own countries. They have one unifying link: their shared hatred and suspicion of Lord Darnley...and their undeniable pull towards each other. Using secret codes, hidden messages, and a little bit of magic, Alyth and Samson unravel a plot centuries in the making. Lord Darnley is only a pawn, and in this game, the queen takes all.
"A biting historical fantasy series launch that fuses Tudor-era courtcraft with Celtic fae legend... ...confronting duty, destiny, and betrayal" -Publishers Weekly
"An atmospheric fantasy brimming with intrigue and heart." -Kirkus Reviews
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Sourcebooks, Inc
Target group
Young adult
Interest Age: From 14 to 18 years
Dimensions
Height: 236 mm
Width: 157 mm
Thickness: 38 mm
Weight
575 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4642-3613-6 (9781464236136)
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Sara Raasch | Beth Revis
The Crimson Throne
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10/2025
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Sara Raasch has known she was destined for bookish things since the age of five, when her friends had a lemonade stand and she tagged along to sell her hand-drawn picture books too. She is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of ten books for teens, including the historical romantasy duology WITCH AND HUNTER, cowritten with Beth Revis; as well as romances for adults, starting with THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE KISSMAS. You can visit her online at www.sararaaschbooks.com.
Beth Revis is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author with books available in more than twenty languages. She primarily writes science fiction and fantasy, including the Witch and Hunter duology, Across the Universe, Star Wars: The Princess and the Scoundrel, and the Chaotic Orbits series. A native of North Carolina, Revis lives in a rural corner of the state with her son and husband. She can be found at bethrevis.com.
Beth Revis is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author with books available in more than twenty languages. She primarily writes science fiction and fantasy, including the Witch and Hunter duology, Across the Universe, Star Wars: The Princess and the Scoundrel, and the Chaotic Orbits series. A native of North Carolina, Revis lives in a rural corner of the state with her son and husband. She can be found at bethrevis.com.