Guns of the Dawn

Guns of the Dawn, by award-winning author Adrian Tchaikovsky, unfolds in a fantastical alternate-historical Europe where war disrupts decades of peace after the assassination of a king. As revolutions ignite conflict between Denland and Lascanne, genteel Emily Marshwic finds herself conscripted into the army alongside other women, forced to confront the brutal realities of battle with minimal training. As she navigates the chaos of war, Emily grapples with her loyalty and the profound implications of her choices on the fate of two nations. This gripping tale explores the complexities of truth and sacrifice against a backdrop of magic and warfare.