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After his father, the Rajah, interferes too often in his personal life, Mym declines an arranged marriage and chooses to stand by the Red Sword, the symbol of the Incarnation of War. His decision leads him to Hell, where he finds himself among the damned. With courage and conviction, he organizes a rebellion against his oppressors, inspiring those around him to challenge the cruel conditions that bind them. Along the way, Mym confronts themes of authority, destiny, and the struggle between good and evil in a fantastical setting.
First publish date: 1986
Genre: Fantasy/Dark Fantasy
Authors: Piers Anthony
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