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Sarah Ash’s third book explores the consequences of a former ruler’s fall from power. When Gavril Nagarian, once crowned king of Azhkendir, casts out his inner dragon‑daemon and forfeits his birthright, the land turns perilous. Arrested by Eugene of Tielen for crimes against the Rossiyan Empire, Gavril is sentenced to lifelong confinement in the Iron Tower—his mental state deteriorating as the Drakhaoul’s influence wanes. Three women, each affected by Gavril’s legacy—a mother, a scullery maid, and the emperor’s new wife—retain his memory and influence events behind the scenes. The five princedoms of a fractured empire are brought together, yet the peace they achieve remains fragile as rebellion stirs. "Prisoner of the Iron Tower" blends court intrigue with fantasy spectacle, showing how good and evil blur amid ambitions for power and the quest for freedom.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Sarah Ash
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