CHRONICLES OF THE LESCARI REVOLUTION is an incredible fantasy trilogy that tells of political upheaval born of civil war in the country of Lescar. Carved out of the collapse of the Old Tormalin Empire, the land has long been laid waste by its rival dukes, while bordering nations look on with indifference or exploit its misery. A mismatched band of exiles and rebels are agreed that the time has come for change. Full of rich characters and high adventure, this new trilogy marks the next stage in the career of this popular writer. Solaris Publisher Marc Gascoigne said of the deal: “Having long been a fan of Juliet’s wildly imaginative fantasy novels, it’s a genuine delight to sign her new trilogy for Solaris. With our ability to release her work simultaneously into the US and UK markets, we can both satisfy Juliet’s large British fanbase and take her out to a much wider audience.”

STRAWS IN THE WIND, the first book in the trilogy, will be published by Solaris in the UK and the US in Summer 2008. Distribution will be through Simon & Schuster in both countries.

Juliet McKenna has been interested in fantasy stories since childhood, from Winnie the Pooh to The Iliad. An abiding fascination with other worlds and their peoples played its part in her subsequently reading Classics at St. Hilda’s College, Oxford. After combining bookselling and motherhood for a couple of years, she now fits in her writing around her family and vice versa. She lives with her husband and children in West Oxfordshire, England.

Praise for Juliet E. McKenna
“It’s wonderful… more please!” — SFX on The Gambler’s Fortune

“McKenna creates real tension, and her battles between two sorts of magic are unique and excellently done.” — Time Out

“A beautifully drawn world with a rich history, and a plot that drags you along at breakneck speed… a writer to watch” — Vector

“Wonderful… smart-talking, smart-thinking characters” — J.V. Jones

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