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The Mistral
- Author
- Felix Mosse
- Narrator
- Nneka Okoye
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Publish Date
- 28 May 2026
- Run Time
- 15 hours 39 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
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What to expect
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT NEW FANTASY OBSESSION NOW
Perfect for fans of Brandon Sanderson and John Gwynne.
A DYING MAGIC. A SLAUGHTERED QUEEN. A WORLD ON THE BRINK OF WAR.
The Mistral - a divine, ancient wind - has long swept over the realm, bestowing magical abilities on those destined to shape the future.
But The Mistral is dying.
As it falters, and fear of all-out war consumes the kingdom, a peace delegation sets out from the land of Terrius to the city of Lurella.
At the delegation’s heart is Swan, daughter of an assassinated queen, who holds a powerful and rare ability. She must seek answers - both to her mother’s murder and her own inability to master her powers. Before it's too late.
Meanwhile, in Lurella's duelling pit - The Iron Circuit - Fenne, a feared fighter, comes to the attention of one city ruler, who sees in her an opportunity . . .
As the Peace Pledge begins, Swan and Fenne are thrown together by a dark conspiracy – one that could forever alter not just their fate, but that of The Mistral.
And the fragile balance holding the realm together . . .
The Mistral begins an epic new fantasy trilogy – a sweeping tale of high magic. Of dangerous powers and deadly ambition. And a world on the precipice of the darkest of wars . . .
‘The Mistral is marvellous . . . wonderful, consistent and profound world-building. Something amazing has spun out of Felix’s head’ Stephen Fry
'A glorious read: clever, compelling, and deftly original while still bringing to mind so many of my fantasy favourites' Ellie Keel
'A plot that fuses innovative magic, grand adventure, political intrigue and a complex, multi-layered coming of age story – what more could you want in modern fantasy?' - Vaseem Khan
© Felix Mosse 2026 (P) Penguin Audio 2026
Critics Review
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The Mistral is marvellous . . . wonderful, consistent and profound world-building. Something amazing has spun out of Felix’s head . . . excessively moreish
Stephen Fry
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THE MISTRAL is a glorious read: clever, compelling, and deftly original while still bringing to mind so many of my fantasy favourites. The characters feel fresh and alive, and the emotional stakes are high. I loved it, and can’t wait for the next one.
Ellie Keel
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A fantasy world rendered in richly woven detail and a plot that fuses innovative magic, grand adventure, political intrigue and a complex, multi-layered coming of age story – what more could you want in modern fantasy?
Vaseem Khan
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From its unforgettable opening scene, The Mistral grips and won’t let go. Magic under threat. The fallout from a murdered queen. Fragile worlds on the edge of war. Complex plotting, intricate world-building, and an army of characters to root for. You’ll love it – as I did.
Marisa Linton, author of Circle of Shadows and Domain of Darkness
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Details
- Author
- Felix Mosse
- Narrator
- Nneka Okoye
- Duration
- 15 hours 39 minutes
- Release Date
- 28 May 2026
- ISBN
- 9781405981798
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Genre
- Epic fantasy / high fantasy, Adventure / action fiction, Narrative theme: politics / economics
Synopsis
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT NEW FANTASY OBSESSION NOWPerfect for fans of Brandon Sanderson and John Gwynne.A DYING MAGIC. A SLAUGHTERED QUEEN. A WORLD ON THE BRINK OF WAR.The Mistral - a divine, ancient wind - has long swept over the realm, bestowing magical abilities on those destined to shape the future.But The Mistral is dying.As it falters, and fear of all-out war consumes the kingdom, a peace delegation sets out from the land of Terrius to the city of Lurella.At the delegation’s heart is Swan, daughter of an assassinated queen, who holds a powerful and rare ability. She must seek answers - both to her mother’s murder and her own inability to master her powers. Before it's too late.Meanwhile, in Lurella's duelling pit - The Iron Circuit - Fenne, a feared fighter, comes to the attention of one city ruler, who sees in her an opportunity . . .As the Peace Pledge begins, Swan and Fenne are thrown together by a dark conspiracy – one that could forever alter not just their fate, but that of The Mistral.And the fragile balance holding the realm together . . .The Mistral begins an epic new fantasy trilogy – a sweeping tale of high magic. Of dangerous powers and deadly ambition. And a world on the precipice of the darkest of wars . . .‘The Mistral is marvellous . . . wonderful, consistent and profound world-building. Something amazing has spun out of Felix’s head’ Stephen Fry'A glorious read: clever, compelling, and deftly original while still bringing to mind so many of my fantasy favourites' Ellie Keel 'A plot that fuses innovative magic, grand adventure, political intrigue and a complex, multi-layered coming of age story – what more could you want in modern fantasy?' - Vaseem Khan © Felix Mosse 2026 (P) Penguin Audio 2026
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