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In the kingdom of Ile‑Rien, sorcerous threats and devious court intrigues loom. Captain Thomas Boniface, the Queen’s Guard and former lover of Ravenna, must discern friend from foe in a deadly struggle to keep the dowager queen and her realm safe. His task is to confront the magic that endangers the kingdom he loves.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Martha Wells
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