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Twenty years ago, feared General Cobalt Zosia led five villainous captains and a mercenary army to wrestle monsters and topple an empire. After retiring, she carved a lasting peace for herself. That tranquility is shattered when her village is slaughtered. Driven by vengeance, Zosia returns to war, confronting former allies, grudge‑bearing enemies, and an unknown army marching under a familiar banner.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Marshall, Alex (Novelist)
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