In this sequel to THE HERON KINGS, the secretive band of rangers is all that stands against a charismatic invader with a nation behind him. Three young comrades Linet, Aerrus and Eyvind confront cowardly monarchs, traitor lords, assassins and savage armies with only a few allies and a dangerous new weapon to help prevent the kingdom's destruction.
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Eric Porter delves into the influential intellectual and cultural currents that have shaped American life and thought. His work critically examines complex themes surrounding identity, art, and society. Through his insightful analysis, Porter uncovers deeper meanings within seemingly familiar domains. His writing is valued for its depth and its ability to illuminate unexpected connections.
The Heron Kings
- 304 pages
- 11 hours of reading
After a warlord slaughters her patients, Sister Alessia quits the cloister and strikes out on her own to heal the victims of a brutal dynastic conflict. When they uncover proof of a foreign conspiracy prolonging the bloodshed, Alessia risks the very lives she's saved to expose the truth and bring the war to an end.
Focusing on the New Orleans African American community, this title pays homage to the city, its region, and its residents, by mapping recent and often contradictory social and cultural transformations, and seeking to counter inadequate and often pejorative accounts of the people and place that give New Orleans its soul.