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In a high‑fantasy landscape, the Grand Duke Rubin, overthrown by a tyrannical usurper, rallies a rag‑tag band of would‑be Kings’ Blades from the rough halls of Ironhall. Among them are the hard‑headed Ranter, the enthusiastic Ringwood, and the underused swordsman‑spy Bellman. Joined by the wise White Sister Trudy, they are tasked with protecting Rubin’s life‑raft and restoring rightful rule, all while confronting an ominous army of the dead.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Dave Duncan
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