{"product_id":"9783956810657","title":"Amadi, the Phoenix, the Sphinx, and the Djinn","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA tale from the Arabian Nights in three parts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis novel compiles the three novellas \u003ci\u003eAmadi and the Phoenix\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAmadi and the Sphinx\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eAmadi and the Djinn\u003c\/i\u003e in one volume\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmadi enjoys the busy frenzy the souk and tries to escape the harem her stepmother rules as often as possible. Unlike her sister Bülbül she feels caged, not protected. When Bülbül becomes engaged against her will, Amadi longs to evade a similar kismet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLuckily a master thief wants her as an apprentice, and she grabs the chance to live like a boy. Too bad that she and her teacher become targets of a jackal-headed god of death and an assassin when they accept an assignment from a magic-using customer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWho wants them dead so badly remains a mystery she must solve to survive. And now that she fell head over heels in love, she very much wants to live. With her life spinning out of control, will her skills be enough to save her ... and, maybe, the caliphate too?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor readers of fantasy from 9-99 years.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eA few words from the Authoress\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book grew from a short story I wrote a few years back. Beta-readers loved the story but though it too short to truly develop the world. First reluctantly, then with more and more enthusiasm, I reread the Tales from the Arabian Nights, studied books about life in Arabian countries (after all I didn't want to step on anyone's toes), and developed the plot. Writing Amadi's adventures went surprisingly fast. I hope you'll find some of my fascination for this intriguing culture in this book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independent Bookworm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47063198433520,"sku":"9783956810657","price":10.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9783956810657_p0.jpg?v=1763710270","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9783956810657","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}