It is Muir's debut novel and the first in her Locked Tomb series, followed by Harrow the Ninth (2020), Nona the Ninth (2022), 1 and Alecto the Ninth (2023). Of course, some things are better left dead. Gideon the Ninth is a 2019 science fantasy novel by the New Zealand writer Tamsyn Muir. Without Gideon's sword, Harrow will fail, and the Ninth House will die. If Harrowhark succeeds she will be become an immortal, all-powerful servant of the Resurrection, but no necromancer can ascend without their cavalier. The Emperor has invited the heirs to each of his loyal Houses to a deadly trial of wits and skill. Harrowhark Nonagesimus, Reverend Daughter of the Ninth House and bone witch extraordinaire, has been summoned into action. But her childhood nemesis won't set her free without a service. She packs up her sword, her shoes, and her dirty magazines, and prepares to launch her daring escape. Brought up by unfriendly, ossifying nuns, ancient retainers, and countless skeletons, Gideon is ready to abandon a life of servitude and an afterlife as a reanimated corpse. The result is a heart-pounding epic science fantasy. Her characters leap off the page, as skillfully animated as arcane revenants. Tamsyn Muir's Gideon the Ninth unveils a solar system of swordplay, cut-throat politics, and lesbian necromancers. Gideon has a sword, some dirty magazines, and no more time for undead nonsense. The Ninth Necromancer needs a swordswoman. #33 in Bestselling Audiobooks #2 in Bestselling Science Fiction Audiobooks Summary Tamsyn Muir’s Gideon the Ninth unveils a solar system of swordplay, cut-throat politics, and lesbian necromancers.
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