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When the nation’s top political figure unexpectedly retires and is buried, William – the monarch’s chief minister – faces a relentless struggle for power among his former colleagues. Within a world where political greed frequently eclipses the common good, the remaining loyal citizens—both human and beyond—attempt to seize the highest seat to safeguard the Pact and its principles. Featuring intrigue, fierce combat, and tightly woven character arcs, the novel examines how power vacuums reshape society.
First publish date: 1988
Genre: Dystopian & Apocalyptic Fiction/Apocalyptic Fiction
Authors: David Drake
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