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Description edit
Civitas Vadanis is in trouble. The Mezentines have declared war; and the Mezentines are very focused on their goals when it comes to killing. Duke Valens, of Civitas Vadanis, has a dilemma. He knows that his city cannot withstand the invading army; yet its walls are his only defence against... read more
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First Sentence edit
'The way to a man's heart,' Valens quoted, drawing the rapier from its scabbard, 'is proverbially through his stomach, but if you want to get into his brain, I recommend the eye-socket.'
Series & Lists edit
This is book 2 of 3 in The Engineer. (standard series)
Preceded by Devices and Desires, and followed by The Escapement.
Authors & Contributors edit
- K. J. Parker (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Orbit
Country: UK
Publication Date: December 2006
ISBN: 1841492779
Page Count: 599
Publisher: Orbit
Country: UK
Publication Date: December 2006
ISBN: 1841492779
Page Count: 599
Awards edit
- Locus Poll Award (2008: Best SF Novel, #20)
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: PR6116.A745 E95 2007
- Dewey: 823.92 22
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