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After a surprising loss in a gladiatorial contest to an older competitor named Quirt, a young man becomes obsessed with discovering where Quirt came from. His quest leads him into a deep, family‑scandal that stretches back generations, revealing secrets that have long been hidden within their lineage.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Fantasy/Historical Fantasy
Authors: Dave Duncan
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