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The armies of the North mobilize through muddy fields toward a forgotten stone ring, preparing for a decisive clash that will shape the region’s future. Bremer dan Gorst, a disgraced master swordsman, embarks on a path of redemption, willing to spill any blood to reclaim his honor. Prince Calder, driven by power, will bend truth and allies to secure his ambitions without engaging in combat. Curnden Craw, the region’s last honest man, seeks to do the right thing amid the chaos, questioning what righteousness means as conflict escalates. Over three bloody days, intrigue, feuds, and superstition will determine whether valor or might prevails, revealing that nobility and strength may not be the deciding factors in this war.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Joe Abercrombie
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