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Rossamünd Bookchild stands accused of not truly being a human at all, but of being a monster. Even the protection of Europe, the Branden Rose, the most feared and renowned monster-hunter in all the Half-Continent, might not be enough to save him. Powerful forces move against them both, intent... read more

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At a mere four hours, the passage from High Vesting to Brandenbrass was, as water-faring journeys go, rather brief.

Table of Contents edit see section history

List of Plates
Acknowledgements
1. Across the Grume
2. The House of the Branden Rose
3. On Being a Factotum
4. To Brandentown
5. Of Writs and Singulars
6. A Day at the Seaside
7. A night in the Town
8. In the Pit
9. The Courts of the Rabbit
10. A Bad Excuse Is Better Than None
11. A Stately Invitation
12. The Arborlustra
13. The Knaving Begins
14. The Patredike
15. Of Blood and Basins
16. The Hunt for the Secreted Evil
17. Of Fetes and Fictlers
18. The Aid of Friends Unbidden
19. Travelling Light
20. Orchard Harriet
21. Living by Another's Leave
22. Justice Delivered, Vengeance Delayed
23. Of Ossatomy and Obfuscations
24. Plans within Plans
25. The Grand Gala
26. Uninvited Callers
27. Contests Dark and Venomous
28. A Life of Adventure, a Life of Violence
29. Last Words
Explicarium
Appendix 1(A)
Appendix 1(B)
Appendix 2
Appendix 3
Appendix 4
Appendix 5
Appendix 6
Appendix 7
Appendix 8

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 3 of 3 in Monster Blood Tattoo. (standard series)

Preceded by Lamplighter.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. D. M. Cornish (Author)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Omnibus Book
Country: Australia
Publication Date: 2010
ISBN: 9781862916920
Page Count: 693

Notes for Parents edit see section history

Reading Level: Young Adults

have a dictionary handy because this book has fantastic language! and does need some concentration.not for everyone, but everyone should try it

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