The Mistral: THE FIRST BOOK IN THE SPELLBINDING MYTHIC ROOTS EPIC FANTASY TRILOGY - Hardcover

Mosse, Felix

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0241766818 ISBN 13: 9780241766811

Publisher: Michael Joseph, 2026

Synopsis

DISCOVER YOUR NEXT NEW FANTASY OBSESSION NOW

Perfect for fans of Brandon Sanderson and John Gwynne.

‘The Mistral is marvellous . . . wonderful, consistent and profound world-building. Something amazing has spun out of Felix’s head’ Stephen Fry

'A glorious read: clever, compelling, and deftly original while still bringing to mind so many of my fantasy favourites' Ellie Keel

'A plot that fuses innovative magic, grand adventure, political intrigue and a complex, multi-layered coming of age story – what more could you want in modern fantasy?' - Vaseem Khan

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A DYING MAGIC. A SLAUGHTERED QUEEN. A WORLD ON THE BRINK OF WAR.

The Mistral - a divine, ancient wind - has long swept over the realm, bestowing magical abilities on those destined to shape the future.

But The Mistral is dying.

As it falters, and fear of all-out war consumes the kingdom, a peace delegation sets out from the land of Terrius to the city of Lurella.

At the delegation’s heart is Swan, daughter of an assassinated queen, who holds a powerful and rare ability. She must seek answers - both to her mother’s murder and her own inability to master her powers. Before it's too late.

Meanwhile, in Lurella's duelling pit - The Iron Circuit - Fenne, a feared fighter, comes to the attention of one city ruler, who sees in her an opportunity . . .

As the Peace Pledge begins, Swan and Fenne are thrown together by a dark conspiracy – one that could forever alter not just their fate, but that of The Mistral.

And the fragile balance holding the realm together . . .

The Mistral begins an epic new fantasy trilogy – a sweeping tale of high magic. Of dangerous powers and deadly ambition. And a world on the precipice of the darkest of wars . . .


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READERS ARE LOVING THE MISTRAL

'Big, dramatic, and full of tension. This gave me similar vibes to Mistborn and Godkiller with its epic scale, layered magic system, and character driven story.' ― ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review

'My goodness, what a book!! The world? Amazing! The writing?? Insanely good! The plot? Political intrigue with magical aspects!' ― ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review

'A sprawling epic fantasy reminiscent of Sanderson’s Stormlight Archive, but also distinctly original in it’s world-building, histories, and a very intriguing central plot premise . . . A twisting and weaving narrative of hidden motivations, manipulation and betrayals . . . which culminates to a shocking finale.' ― ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review

'An epic fantasy that’ll sweep you away into a richly crafted world full of adventure and magic . . . If you love big, sweeping fantasy with depth and excitement, this book is definitely worth diving into!' ― ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review

'Imagine a melting pot of: Mistborn Era 1, Worlds of Radiance, Godkiller, and more . . . Political instability and rival wars, secret powers and prophecies . . . it ticks a lot of boxes.' ― ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review

'The world building was brilliant . . . Almost felt like watching a film.' ― ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review

'The Mistral offers richly imagined world building paired with a thoughtful, well-paced character journey' ― ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review

About this title

About the Author

Felix Mosse is a script editor and writing coach based in London. In his previous career as an actor, Felix spent over a decade appearing in numerous acclaimed productions, including a stint as Marius in Les Miserables, before realising his real passion lay in the writing. His debut novel, The Mistral, will be published by Michael Joseph in early 2026.

Edition details

• Publisher: Michael Joseph
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0241766818
• ISBN 13: 9780241766811
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 480