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The greatest philosopher ever is willing to sell his soul to the Devil, asking only for enough time to complete his life's work. However, the assigned assistant demon senses that this bargain is not as straightforward as it appears. With Saloninus—renowned for his brilliance yet infamous for deceit—at the center of the deal, the demon uncovers a tangled plot of lies, manipulation, and moral dilemmas that challenge the nature of power, truth, and redemption.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Fantasy/Historical Fantasy
Authors: K. J. Parker
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