Daggerbound by T. Kingfisher — book slip

Learned Edmund, a disillusioned scholar, finds himself in a perilous situation when bandits attack him during his journey to transport a precious relic.

In desperation, he breaks a cardinal rule and grabs the relic, an ancient sword, only to release the Dervish, an immortal warrior trapped within.

The Dervish, wielding daggers of blue steel, saves Edmund from the bandits but is furious about his centuries-long curse. Despite his anger, the Dervish finds himself drawn to Edmund's kindness and intelligence.

As they face threats from cultists, dragons, and strange diplomats, the Dervish must also confront his growing feelings for Edmund.

For fans of T. Kingfisher's charming and adventurous fantasy worlds.