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Tempest
The Lyrian Sea (Related to this series)
- Author
- Victoria Aveyard
- Narrator
- Fiona Hardingham, Shane East
- Publisher
- Orion
- Publish Date
- 8 September 2026
- Run Time
- 17 hours 53 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Genre
- Fantasy
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What to expect
'Triumphant' REBECCA YARROS
'Meticulous fantasy' RACHEL GILLIG
'Essential reading' JOHN GWYNNE
MAY THE SEA ALWAYS SING FOR YOU
Cat Rose knows what it is to live in two worlds, in two times. Before - as Lady Catrine Rose of the Meridian Empire, chained to a loathsome lord with a dwindling fortune. And after - as the Widow Rose, queen of a pirate tavern on the Lyrian Sea, determined to be the master of her own fate.
But tides turn and winds change. The Meridian Empire looms on the horizon, the full weight of her navy falling on the Lyrian, bent on reclaiming the wealthy colonies and crushing the pirate republic once and for all. Ship after ship is captured, save for one, captained by a pirate who continually evades both noose and blade: the legendary Valerian Kane.
With his fearsome ship and uncanny connection to the song of the sea, Valerian is the only man who might rally the pirates who remain. The only man who threatens the Empire. And the only man Cat has ever loved, blazing in and out of her life like a star.
Desperate for victory, the Empire offers Cat a devastating choice: bring them Valerian or hang. In truth, no choice at all. But Cat Rose is nothing if not a survivor. A storm is rising on the Lyrian Sea - the question is, what will it leave in its wake?
From Sunday Times bestselling author Victoria Aveyard comes an epic adventure of love and betrayal amid a brutal war for the high seas.
Critics Review
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Victoria Aveyard's first foray into adult fantasy is a triumphant, epic adventure on the high seas. What an exciting, captivating read to spend your weekend with!
Rebecca Yarros, No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Fourth Wing
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Tempest will sweep you away. It is a swashbuckling, high-seas rollercoaster of a novel, filled with vivid characters that you will come to love or hate. Set within a salt-stained, sun-soaked, sea-drenched world of warring pirates and a power-hungry empire Tempest is a novel that will make you feel. This is essential reading
John Gwynne, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Shadow of the Gods
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Victoria Aveyard does it again! Tempest is a triumph that features all my favorite things: romance, layered characters, a meticulous fantasy world, and of course - pirates. Steady your sea legs and prepare for the ultimate adventure!
Rachel Gillig, No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of The Knight and the Moth
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A masterful, nautical tale. Aveyard's adult debut is a cinematic triumph, brimming with adventure, ambition, and the wild pull of the sea. An exhilarating must-read
Adalyn Grace, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Wretched Divine
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Her best yet. Sang to me like the sea: a risk-taking time-dancing tale of high adventure. I so enjoyed sailing on the Lyrian sea
Sarah Rees Brennan, No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Long Live Evil
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Beautifully crafted and rich with complex characters, Tempest weaves a sweeping tale that will delight readers searching for their next fantasy epic
Elise Kova, No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Arcana Academy
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Bold, immersive, and cinematic - this is Victoria Aveyard at her finest. Tempest is a masterful blend of high-stakes intrigue, heart-stopping action, and unforgettable characters that will leave readers desperate for more
Danielle L. Jensen, No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of A Fate Inked in Blood
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A romantic, swashbuckling adventure on the high seas, Tempest is steeped in atmosphere, drenched in intrigue, and stormy with yearning. I had a blast
Laura “L.K.” Steven, Sunday Times bestselling author of Our Infinite Fates and Silvercloak
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Tempest was everything I hoped it would be: epic, atmospheric, brutal, and heart wrenchingly romantic. This thrilling story will sweep you off your feet and straight into the wild blue of the Lyrian Sea - I dare you not to enjoy the adventure
Isabel Ibañez, Sunday Times bestselling author of Graceless Heart
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Tempest marks Victoria Aveyard's stunning arrival into adult fantasy with a sweeping tale of danger and desire that is as fierce as the age of piracy itself
Adrienne Young, Sunday Times bestselling author of Fallen City
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Epic, thrilling and outrageously fun. Aveyard is a master at cinematic storytelling and this is the sort of tale that vividly gallops through your mind and sets your heart racing
Roshani Chokshi, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Last Tale of the Flower Bride
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Lush, treacherous, and deeply romantic, this is the kind of fantasy that swallows you whole. Aveyard's talent for intricate worldbuilding and complex character relationships is on full display here, and I cherished every second I spent sailing these turquoise seas. Gorgeous and masterful. More, please!
Marie Lu, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of Red City
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Tempest blew all of my high expectations out of the water! This is a true tour de force of everything that makes a book compulsively readable: spellbinding stakes, a sumptuously detailed world, and characters who show no mercy in seizing your heart. Absolutely epic
Alexandra Bracken, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of Immortal Rose
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The high seas are smouldering! Inexorable attraction and the sting of betrayal do battle alongside the forces of colonisation and resistance. This vividly envisioned version of a distant past is filled with haunting echoes of our history, while imbued with its own distinctive magic
Jacqueline Carey, New York Times bestselling and Locus Award winning author of Kushiel's Dart
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Details
- Author
- Victoria Aveyard
- Narrator
- Fiona Hardingham, Shane East
- Duration
- 17 hours 53 minutes
- Release Date
- 8 September 2026
- ISBN
- 9781399622189
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Orion
- Genre
- Fantasy
Synopsis
*THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER*'Triumphant' REBECCA YARROS'Meticulous fantasy' RACHEL GILLIG'Essential reading' JOHN GWYNNEMAY THE SEA ALWAYS SING FOR YOU Cat Rose knows what it is to live in two worlds, in two times. Before - as Lady Catrine Rose of the Meridian Empire, chained to a loathsome lord with a dwindling fortune. And after - as the Widow Rose, queen of a pirate tavern on the Lyrian Sea, determined to be the master of her own fate.But tides turn and winds change. The Meridian Empire looms on the horizon, the full weight of her navy falling on the Lyrian, bent on reclaiming the wealthy colonies and crushing the pirate republic once and for all. Ship after ship is captured, save for one, captained by a pirate who continually evades both noose and blade: the legendary Valerian Kane.With his fearsome ship and uncanny connection to the song of the sea, Valerian is the only man who might rally the pirates who remain. The only man who threatens the Empire. And the only man Cat has ever loved, blazing in and out of her life like a star.Desperate for victory, the Empire offers Cat a devastating choice: bring them Valerian or hang. In truth, no choice at all. But Cat Rose is nothing if not a survivor. A storm is rising on the Lyrian Sea - the question is, what will it leave in its wake?From Sunday Times bestselling author Victoria Aveyard comes an epic adventure of love and betrayal amid a brutal war for the high seas.
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