Sara Douglass was born in Penola, South Australia, and spent her early working life as a nurse. Rapidly growing tired of starched veils, mitred corners and irascible anaesthetists, she worked her way through three degrees at the University of Adelaide, culminating in a PhD in early modern English history. Sara Douglass currently teaches medieval history of La Trobe University, Bendigo and escapes academia through her writing.

Praise for previous books in The Axis Trilogy:‘The twists, revelations and foreshadowings keep you turning pages’SFX‘Absorbing. Those who like their battles bloody and realistic will get their desire, but here also are moments of great tenderness’Starburst‘BattleAxe is the best Australian fantasy novel I’ve experienced to date.’Martin Livings, Eidolon‘Enchanter is utterly enthralling and unputdownable.’Karen Brooks, OzLit

Sara Douglass was born in Penola, South Australia, and spent her early working life as a nurse. Rapidly growing tired of starched veils, mitred corners and irascible anaesthetists, she worked her way through three degrees at the University of Adelaide, culminating in a PhD in early modern English history. Sara Douglass currently teaches medieval history of La Trobe University, Bendigo and escapes academia through her writing.

Praise for previous books in The Axis Trilogy:‘The twists, revelations and foreshadowings keep you turning pages’SFX‘Absorbing. Those who like their battles bloody and realistic will get their desire, but here also are moments of great tenderness’Starburst‘BattleAxe is the best Australian fantasy novel I’ve experienced to date.’Martin Livings, Eidolon‘Enchanter is utterly enthralling and unputdownable.’Karen Brooks, OzLit