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In a realm modeled on 8th‑century China, Shen Tai, a hermit grieving for his father—a famed general—takes it upon himself to inter the unburied corpses of both the Kitan and Taguran armies at a lake scarred by ancient battles. His solitary mission draws the attention of the Kitan imperial court and the Taguran soldiers. A surprise offer arrives in the form of 250 Sardian horses, as tokens of gratitude from Princess Cheng‑wan, a bartered imperial bride. The novel explores themes of honor, remembrance, and the complex interplay between war and diplomacy in an expansive, evocative landscape.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Fantasy/Historical Fantasy
Authors: Guy Gavriel Kay
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