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Prince Damen, whose lineage has hidden him, is thrust into a tense confrontation when his masked identity is uncovered by Prince Laurent, the ruler he was pledged to eliminate. Reluctantly united, the two rival princes embark on a perilous journey across Akielos. Together they confront swirling court intrigues, warlike threats, and the Regent’s final, fatal gambit for the throne, testing the limits of trust and ambition.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: C. S. Pacat
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