{"product_id":"the-circle-of-wind-paperback","title":"The Circle Of Wind - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eStuart Lean\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuring a harsh winter, a dragon-like storyteller named Skimleshanks appears at a tavern, befriending the locals and enchanting them with the tale of two lives, marked by pain and loss, running on parallel tracks... Bella, a young woman from the human city of Hellania, dreams of becoming a warrior but is constrained by societal expectations. After her family is destroyed, she joins a guild of thieves where she hones her skills while facing moral dilemmas. At the same time, in another corner of the world, Kethlys, born into a Northman family, faces tragedy when her family is killed, and she is enslaved. Once rescued, she begins training as a Shaman guided by her mentor and her Watcher spirit, starting a journey that will lead her to great changes and adventures. Both protagonists grapple with their roles in society and the moral implications of their actions, while larger threats, such as a deadly plague and ancient evils, loom in the background...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStuart Lean\u003c\/strong\u003e (Lancashire, October 1981), Stu to his friends, is an avid hobbyist and storyteller. A Dungeonor Games-Master for many years, he finally turned his passion for telling stories about heroic deeds, fabled heroes and anti-heroes into a series of books based on one of the longest-running campaigns he ran: The Circle of Wind. He enjoys subverting clichés while embracing them at the same time. He also loves combining his passions for live-action roleplaying and historical combat and weaponry with his writing, seeking to bring the knowledge of the past to new audiences with both a fantastical and modern twist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 356\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.79 x 8.25 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 25, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50988714524811,"sku":"9791256972074","price":56.22,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/2579\/7259\/files\/OEYDDgCTbH9791256972074.webp?v=1793335863","url":"https:\/\/thetaletrade.com\/products\/the-circle-of-wind-paperback","provider":"The Tale Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}