The Glorious Vices

The thrilling and highly anticipated finale to The Notorious Virtues, a glittering fantasy inspired by Grimms' fairy tales and 1920s decadence, from Alwyn Hamilton, bestselling author of the Rebel Sands trilogy.

Don’t go into the woods, little one . . .

The glamorous, powerful Holtzfall family are gone, their loyal knights turned to stone. The Grims rule over a new Walstad. One where money is worthless, everyone is equal, and magic is for all.

But if the Holtzfalls are gone, so, too, is the protection of their ancient pact with the Huldrekall, ruler of the woods. And as a sweltering summer arrives in this so-called utopia, there are strange sightings and attacks as creatures that have gone hungry for a long time roam the city once more . . .

And what of the three Holtzfall heiresses who fled into the woods the day their family was slaughtered? Are they really dead and gone? Or instead plotting their bloody return?

As the struggle for power, magic, and revenge continues, it soon becomes clear that the Veritaz Trials are far from over.

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

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• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

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• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

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The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs