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On the richly detailed world of Majipoor, Valentine discovers that he is the rightful Coronal, Lord Valentine, who has been drugged, physically altered, and replaced on the throne. With the support of loyal allies, he navigates a complex political landscape, uncovers hidden conspiracies, and rallies forces to reclaim his birthright and restore justice to the planet he inadvertently saved from chaos.
First publish date: November 1995
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Robert Silverberg
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