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Kihrin grew up on dramatic stories of princes and glorious quests. After being declared the illegitimate son of a treasonous king, he finds himself not a hero but a captive amid palace intrigue, learning that myths about dragons, gods, and destiny are deceptive.
First publish date: 2019
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Jenn Lyons
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