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The Priory of the Orange Tree

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9788417821739

The Priory of the Orange Tree is a assassins, magic book by Samantha Shannon.

About this book

The Priory of the Orange Tree is a 2019 fantasy novel by writer Samantha Shannon. The novel was published on 26 February 2019 by Bloomsbury Publishing. Shannon describes the novel as a "feminist retelling of Saint George and the Dragon." A Day of Fallen Night, a standalone prequel, was published on 28 February 2023, also by Bloomsbury Publishing.

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About the Author

Samantha Shannon is the author of The Priory of the Orange Tree. Browse their full catalog on Booklogr.

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What Readers Are Saying

“Finished this in two sittings. The pacing, the characters, the prose — Samantha Shannon was clearly working at the top of their game.”

pageturner99

“Mixed feelings. The Priory of the Orange Tree has moments of brilliance but also stretches that tested my patience.”

bookworm42
3.5

“Glad I read it. Wouldn't put it among my favorites by Samantha Shannon, but worth the time.”

inkandpaper
3.5

Reviews (4)

P
Apr 21, 2026

Finished this in two sittings. The pacing, the characters, the prose — Samantha Shannon was clearly working at the top of their game.

B
Apr 13, 2026

Mixed feelings. The Priory of the Orange Tree has moments of brilliance but also stretches that tested my patience.

I
Apr 12, 2026

Glad I read it. Wouldn't put it among my favorites by Samantha Shannon, but worth the time.

E
Apr 11, 2026

Mixed feelings. The Priory of the Orange Tree has moments of brilliance but also stretches that tested my patience.

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What genre is The Priory of the Orange Tree?+

The Priory of the Orange Tree is a Assassins, Magic, Imaginary places, Courts and courtiers, Dragons book.

What is The Priory of the Orange Tree about?+

The Priory of the Orange Tree is a 2019 fantasy novel by writer Samantha Shannon. The novel was published on 26 February 2019 by Bloomsbury Publishing. Shannon describes the novel as a "feminist retelling of Saint George and the Dragon." A Day of Fallen Night, a standalone prequel, was published on ...

Who wrote The Priory of the Orange Tree?+

The Priory of the Orange Tree was written by Samantha Shannon.

What is the rating of The Priory of the Orange Tree?+

The Priory of the Orange Tree has an average rating of 3.9/5 based on 4 ratings on Booklogr.