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Following a hard‑won triumph in Aurenen, Seregil and Alec return to Rhiminee to mourn fallen allies. Seeking distraction, they accept another mission to Seregil’s homeland, only to be ambushed and separated. Both are sold into slavery, where Seregil clings to hope that Alec survives. Their captors desire Alec’s extraordinary blood, believing it can produce a rare treasure through a harrowing alchemical process. The experiment pulls the duo into a world of alchemists, mad men, and an enigmatic creature that may decide their fate as savior or monster.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Lynn Flewelling
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