Brilliantly researched, devastating, and a must-read for fans of dark academia.
Oxford, 1830s. In a world where silver-working and translation magic fuel the British Empire, Robin Swift enters Babel — the Royal Institute of Translation — and discovers that language is power, and power has a price. As he masters the art of words, he is forced to reckon with the moral cost of empire, colonialism, and where his loyalties truly lie. R.F. Kuang’s dark academia masterpiece is sweeping, sharp, and utterly unforgettable.
Hugely popular on BookTok for its themes of colonialism, language as power, and academic rebellion. Perfect for fans of The Secret History (Donna Tartt), The Poppy War (R.F. Kuang), and Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell (Susanna Clarke).
A paperback (2022 edition) in Like New condition — appears unread, crisp pages.
