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Part of series: The Great Library Part 1
Key ideas from the book
- The Great Library has survived and governs the circulation of knowledge across major cities.
- Alchemy makes the contents of great works available instantly, while owning books is forbidden.
- Jess Brightwell is caught between his family’s illegal book trade and his training to serve the Library.
- A friend’s invention brings Jess face to face with the Library’s power to define heresy.
- The story explores a world in which control of knowledge is placed above human life.
About Ink and Bone by Rachel Caine
In this alternate history, the Great Library of Alexandria has survived and grown into a powerful institution present in major cities. Alchemy lets it deliver the contents of great works instantly, while private ownership of books is forbidden. The Library’s control over knowledge sets the terms of a world where books and people alike can be treated as expendable.
Jess Brightwell values the Library, but much of what he knows comes from books his family obtains illegally. Sent to spy for them, he faces a test of loyalty during his final months of training for Library service. When a friend creates a device the Library considers heretical, Jess confronts the cost of its authority. This fantasy will suit readers interested in alternate histories, forbidden books, alchemy, and conflicts over who controls knowledge.
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