Because I Killed Him by Edith Birde Released and bestselling author of Swamplandia

and bestselling author of Swamplandia

and—above all—the gift of lifelong friendship

But as Brigid starts to uncover secrets about Father Angus

beautifully illustrated short story set in the world of Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell

” —Megan Bannen

Because I Killed Him by Edith Birde Released and bestselling author of SwamplandiaGuillotines made of gold still cut off heads. In the Civilized World, everyone is rich, yet money doesn't buy safety. It only buys a gold coffin. The real currency is having the right allies. Low citizens survive by joining high citizens' exclusive inner circles, trading loyalty for protection from laws that govern speech, dress, and posture and punish mistakes with public beheading. Low citizen Loredana Waldsten already knows the cost of breaking the