This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me

This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me

Author: Ilona Andrews Listening Length: 20h 3m

This is the start of a page-turning, unforgetable fantasy set in a city peopled with ruffians, spies, malcontents and murderers. Experience out-of-this world adventure and dangerous politics as Maggie tries to survive waking up in her favourite fictional world. A heart-pounding epic from No. 1 New York Times bestsellin...

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CHAPTER 5

The bells of the Red Basilica rang a melodious din. The higher-pitched, smaller bells struck a quick rhythm, punctuated by the deeper clang of the larger bells, and finally a single deep chime of the great bell rolled through the city and lingered, reverberating in the air. Noon.

I paused and leaned against a wall of the building to rest my tired feet. Past me, the current of the passersby flowed through Bluestone Square.

Kair Toren was a riot of people, sounds, and color.

Most buildings in this part of town had simple lines, sturdy towers, and thick walls, built with a beautiful calico stone, a sandy beige with swirls of cinnamon and white curving through it.