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Abramm Kalladorne returns to Kiriath to claim the crown he believed would never be his and to prepare his realm for the coming assault of the Armies of the Black Moon. Though his decision faces fierce opposition from his kin and threatens to ignite civil war at the worst possible time, he believes it is his people’s only hope for salvation.
Meanwhile, a determined princess from a neighboring realm seeks to uncover Abramm’s past, including his heroic deeds as the White Pretender and his distinctive golden shield. Her interference jeopardizes his chance to secure the throne.
Set against council chambers, back‑alley sword fights, grand ballrooms, and wind‑swept mountain fortresses, the narrative follows shifting alliances and the daring players who influence the fate of a kingdom.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Karen Hancock
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