# The Castle and the Cloister

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- Book: [The Castle and the Cloister](https://www.bookquiver.com/laura-e-weymouth/the-castle-and-the-cloister) ([The Castle and the Cloister.md](https://www.bookquiver.com/laura-e-weymouth/the-castle-and-the-cloister.md))
- Authors: [Laura E. Weymouth](https://www.bookquiver.com/laura-e-weymouth)
- Publisher: Penguin
- Medium: audio
- Length: 19 h 10 min
- Narrated by: Eilidh Beaton, Raphael Corkhill, Alana Kerr Collins
- ISBN: 978-18-0496-135-3
- Published: 2026-08-04
- Language: en_GB
- Binding: Audiobook · 19 h 10 min

## Description

The start of a compelling epic political fantasy duology, for fans of The Priory of the Orange Tree and The Goblin Emperor . Two centuries ago, the kingdom of Honoria’s goddesses were silenced in blood. Now, as the realm’s fragile peace falters, the whims of a king may reignite the engines of war. At the last remaining cloister of the sun goddess, a young postulant seeks safety for her child but discovers that sanctuary comes at a heavy price. In the castle on the mountain, a queen treads a knife’s edge between loyalty and betrayal, desperate to shape a gentler future. And deep in the mountain’s heart, a blinded priest waits in the darkness, biding his time… Together, they will risk the wrath of gods and kings – and decide the fate of a kingdom. 'An absolute triumph... deserves to be next to the classics.' Hannah Whitten, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Foxglove King 'Transports readers to a rich, layered world brimming with intrigue, betrayal, and an unforgettable cast of complex characters.' Heather Walter, author of Malice © Laura E. Weymouth 2026 (P) Penguin Audio 2026