Via Starwars.com:
THE WRITER OF THE JUST-ANNOUNCED NOVEL TALKS TO STARWARS.COM ABOUT EXPLORING A PREQUEL-ERA ICON.
So this is how Padmé books are revealed. With thunderous applause.Some of the biggest news to come out of the Lucasfilm publishing panel at San Diego Comic-Con was that we’re getting — finally — a Padmé Amidala novel: Queen’s Shadow by E.K. Johnston, coming March 5, 2019. (And it did indeed receive a raucous ovation when announced.) Set after the events of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, the Young Adult novel follows the former queen’s transition to senator as she navigates the treacherous world of politics with the help of her loyal handmaidens. For the Padmé faithful, it promises to offer some previously unknown insight into her evolution between the films; plus, more Amidala, a modern Star Wars icon, is always a good thing. While details about Queen’s Shadow are still under wraps, StarWars.com had a quick chat with Johnston following the publishing panel about why she loves Padmé and what we can expect from the book.
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