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The King's Blades, the mightiest swordsmen bound by magic to defend their realm, stand as the last line of defense for the nobles. When King Ambrose dies, his only heir, Princess Malinda, is thrust into power. A civil war erupts, and the young queen must navigate a deadly web of schemes and betrayals. With the Blades themselves in grave peril, Malinda must decide whether to redeem her kingdom from chaos or risk ultimate destruction for herself, her kingdom, and her loyal swordsmen.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Fantasy/Historical Fantasy
Authors: Dave Duncan
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