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A Little Hatred takes readers to the war‑torn borders of Angland, where Leo and Brock fight for fame against the marauding armies of Stour Nightfall. Amid the aftermath of revolution, the feckless Prince Orso and the ambitious Savine Dan Glokta navigate court intrigue and political ambition. Meanwhile, the age of industry rises while magic refuses to fade, as mad hillwoman Isern‑i‑Phail guides Rikke in controlling the Long Eye’s prophetic gift. The novel follows political, social, and mystical tensions in a landscape where old scores run deep and new opportunities loom.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Fantasy/Dark Fantasy
Authors: Joe Abercrombie
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