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Inda is the second son of the Prince and Princess of Choraed Elgaer, destined to become the Shield Arm, the military champion, for his elder brother Tanrid. Like all second sons, he is trained at home by Tanrid, preparing him for the protection of their lands. When the King’s Voice summons Inda to the Military Academy, he feels excitement rather than fear, despite the looming possibility of war. In the academy, Inda learns that the greatest dangers will not come from foreign enemies but from supposed allies within his own country, forcing him to confront internal threats to his safety.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Sherwood Smith
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