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Book SynopsisWhen the trade caravan Driwna Marghoster was hired to protect is attacked, she discovers a dead body hidden inside a barrel. Born of the powerful but elusive Oskoro people, the body is a rare and priceless find, the centre of a tragic tale and the key to a larger mystery...
For when Driwna investigates who the body was meant for, she will find a trail of deceit and corruption which could bring down a kingdom, and an evil more powerful than she can imagine.
From the author of the critically acclaimed Snakewood and The Winter Road comes a gritty and epic standalone adventure that''s perfect for fans of Mark Lawrence, Joe Abercrombie and Andrzej Sapkowski''s the Witcher.
Trade ReviewA lot to enjoy, especially if you are a fan of dark, gritty, old-soldier storiesPerfect for fans of Joe AbercrombieWears its grimdark on its sleeve . . . a thrilling tale of adventure, betrayal, triumph and loss
I give it
nothing but the highest recommendationGrim mercenaries and
badass alchemists brought to life by a
bold, assured storytellerThis book took me on an
emotional rollercoaster . . . Highly recommended - John Gwynne
