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A dark and powerful fantasy from the bestselling author of Ender’s Shadow. Enter the city of Hart’s Hope, ruled by gods both powerful and indifferent, riddled with sorcery and revenge. The city was captured by a rebellious lord, Palicrovol, who overthrew the cruel king, Nasilee, hated by... read more

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  • “I am a man now and I can make my name mean whatever I like.”

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Zymas was the King's right arm, the King's right eye, and-so the irreverent said- the King's right cobble, too.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Orson Scott Card (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Berkley Publishing
Country: United States
Publication Date: 1983
ISBN: 0425058190
Page Count: 272

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  • Library of Congress: CPB Box no. 2899 vol. 1
  • Dewey: 813.54

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Reading Level: Adults

This is an extremely adult book. No foul language is used, but sex is definitely mentioned and described, as well as quite a few gory scenes.


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