Books like Prince of Fools (The Red Queen's War) by Mark Lawrence
Prince Jalan Kendeth, a gambler and reluctant heir in Mark Lawrence’s epic fantasy, faces a looming war in the Red Queen’s realm. He discovers that the Silent Sister, a powerful unseen force, threatens the very fabric of the empire, and the fate of the kingdom rests in the hands of those who believe they are merely pawns.
In his journey, Jalan encounters an unlikely Norse warrior, and together they navigate treacherous politics, forgotten magic, and looming battles that will decide the future of the Broken Empire’s legacy. Their alliance forces Jalan to confront not only external enemies but his own place in a world where intrigue and war are the only constants.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Mark Lawrence
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