This epic fantasy saga follows the journey of two main characters whose destinies are inextricably linked. Dive into a world brimming with magic, political intrigue, and ancient prophecies, where individual choices shape the fate of an entire kingdom. Readers will be captivated by the richly detailed world-building and a gripping plot filled with unexpected twists and turns. It's a story about friendship, sacrifice, and finding one's place in a world fraught with peril.
The first volume of a sweeping and ingeniously plotted epic fantasy from the World Fantasy Award-winning author K. J. Parker and his most ambitious work to date. This is a story of a war on a grand scale, told through the eyes of soldiers, politicians, victims and heroes