A Conspiracy of Truths, Alexandra Rowland
A Conspiracy of Truths, Alexandra Rowland
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A Conspiracy of Truths

Author: Alexandra Rowland

Narrator: James Langton

Unabridged: 14 hr 58 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/23/2018


Synopsis

A wrongfully imprisoned storyteller spins stories from his jail cell that just might have the power to save him—and take down a corrupt government.

Arrested on accusations of witchcraft and treason, Chant finds himself trapped in a cold, filthy jail cell in a foreign land. With only his advocate, the unhelpful and uninterested Consanza, he quickly finds himself cast as a bargaining chip in a brewing battle between the five rulers of this small, backwards, and petty nation.

Or, at least, that's how he would tell the story.

In truth, Chant has little idea of what is happening outside the walls of his cell, but he must quickly start to unravel the puzzle of his imprisonment before they execute him for his alleged crimes. But Chant is no witch—he is a member of a rare and obscure order of wandering storytellers. With no country to call his home, and no people to claim as his own, all Chant has is his wits and his apprentice, a lad more interested in wooing handsome shepherds than learning the ways of the world.

And yet, he has one great power: his stories in the ears of the rulers determined to prosecute him for betraying a nation he knows next to nothing about. The tales he tells will topple the Queens of Nuryevet and just maybe, save his life.

About Alexandra Rowland

Alexandra Rowland is the author of A Conspiracy of TruthsA Choir of Lies, and Finding Faeries, and occasionally, a bespoke seamstress under the stern supervision of their feline quality control manager. They hold a degree in world literature, mythology, and folklore from Truman State University, and they are one of three hosts of the Hugo Award–nominated literary podcast, Be the Serpent. Find them at AlexandaRowland.net, on Twitter @_AlexRowland, or wandering the woods of western Massachusetts.

About James Langton

James Langton trained as an actor at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama and later as a musician at the Guildhall School in London. He has worked in radio, film and television, also appearing in theater in England and on Broadway. James was born in York, England and now lives in New York City.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Jessica

For me, Character is the single most essential element of creating a binge-worthy and fandom-ready story. I will follow a well-made character into any setting. So, when Alexandra Rowland posted an excerpt from her novel A Conspiracy of Truths and I found Chant to be a whole, flawed and clever and op......more

Goodreads review by Kathy

A Conspiracy of Truths is a story about people and what makes them tick. And it's a story about stories. And it's a story about stories that tell you what makes people tick. And if you love stories (I mean, you're reading this, aren't you?) Rowland's debut is one you should not miss out on. Admittedl......more

Goodreads review by Jenia

I’ll be honest: A Conspiracy of Truths first came on my radar because of its gorgeous cover. And because of that gorgeous cover, I waited nine months after release date to actually get it — I wanted the paperback specifically. I’m glad I waited so long, because boy is the outside gorgeous; but I’m s......more

4.5* This was extremely cozy but also politcally complex. I don't know how, but this book was so much better than Alexandra Rowland's new book "A Taste of Gold and Iron", a book that sady dissapointed me this year. It seemed flat and not as "intelligent" or lyracally written as had hoped. This book on......more

Goodreads review by Justine

3.5 stars This is a well written and mostly well executed book. The story moves along nicely and there are a host of engaging characters. That said, it wasn't completely to my personal taste. I'm not generally of books written with a humourous undertone; I don't mind occasional humour, but I'm not a f......more