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Abramm Kalladorne has spent eight years preparing himself to touch the Sacred Flames of Eidon, expecting honor for his devotion. On the eve of taking the vows that will separate him from his royal birth, he is betrayed by his spiritual mentor and sold into slavery by his brothers. As he is forced to fight as a gladiator, the support of oppressed mobs transforms his suffering into strength, revealing a destiny beyond his own expectations. Set amid the swords and cloaks of glittering palaces, mystical temples, and ancient mist‑bound cities, the story launches the epic LEGENDS OF THE GUARDIAN‑KING series.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Karen Hancock
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