Garth Nix - The Keys to the Kingdom - Sir Thursday

Sir Thursday is the fourth installment in Garth Nix's acclaimed fantasy series, The Keys to the Kingdom. The story follows Arthur Penhaligon, who, after his previous adventures, attempts to return home. However, a doppelgänger has assumed his identity, preventing his return. Meanwhile, Arthur is drafted into the Glorious Army of the Architect, led by the formidable Sir Thursday. As Arthur navigates military life and confronts the challenges within the Great Maze, he must also contend with the threat posed by his impersonator on Earth. Themes of identity, duty, and the consequences of power are explored as Arthur strives to reclaim his place in both the House and his own world.

Key Features:

• Genre: Fantasy, Adventure

• Target Audience: Young Adults

• Setting: The House, a vast and magical structure divided into seven parts

• Main Character: Arthur Penhaligon

• Antagonist: Sir Thursday, a powerful Trustee embodying the sin of Wrath

• Plot Elements: Military strategy, identity deception, magical realms

• Series Continuity: Follows the events of Drowned Wednesday and precedes Lady Friday