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In the age-old land of a small kingdom, King Peter, a gentle "regulus" or kinglet, presides over a modest realm. He is father to four sons: Blaise, the eldest; Hugh; Gregory; and the youngest, Ralph, who is only twenty‑one years old. Frankly, the family’s ambitions and the kingdom’s fate unfold in a tale that classifies itself as a classic epic fantasy, woven through the traditions of English literature.
First publish date: January 17, 2007
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: William Morris
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