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After the Lord Ruler, the tyrant who ruled for millennia, is slain, his would‑be heir Kelsier is also dead, leaving the kingdom in chaos. Vin, the former street urchin who has become the most powerful Mistborn, is thrust into a leadership position alongside an idealistic young noble who loves her. Together, they must navigate the responsibilities of ruling the largest city of the former empire and defend Luthadel against three hostile armies—including one of ferocious giants—while dealing with strange alterations in magic and the disappearance of vital resources. As the siege tightens, an ancient legend about the Well of Ascension offers a possible refuge, but its location and power remain unknown.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Brandon Sanderson
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