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Set in a mythical, unnamed city that exists between past and future, the novel follows the tyrannical rule of Rat Lords who enslave all humans. In this bleak landscape, a powerful ally known as the White Crow galvanizes a rebellion. Prince Lucas of Candover, a student at the University of Crime, and Zari, a young Katyan woman destined to be a living memory, join forces to challenge the oppressive regime. The story centers on their quest to harness powerful magic capable of reshaping reality and ending the Rat Lords’ dominion.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Mary Gentle
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