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In the world of Recluce, an Order of armies belies the tumult within its borders. An Arms-Commander dispatched from Westwind is tasked with restoring order to a nation threatened by political corruption, personal greed, and entrenched misogyny. Using her military expertise and her own burgeoning magical abilities, she must navigate complex power dynamics and a society that seeks to keep women subservient. The story explores themes of leadership, gender inequality, and the moral costs of war.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: L. E. Modesitt, Jr.
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