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A fast-paced carnival of setbacks and skullduggery that reminds me of... me! Charming from the first twist to the last.Scott LynchSet in a city of traders and thieves, monsters and murderers, this page-turning epic fantasy debut is a must-read for fans of Nicholas Eames and Joe Abercrombie.Lukan Gardova is a cardsharp, academy dropout, andthanks to a duel that ended badlythe disgraced heir to an ancient noble house. His days consist of cheap wine, rigged card games, and wondering how he might win back the life he threw away.When Lukan discovers that his estranged father has been murdered in strange circumstances, he finds fresh purpose. Deprived of his chance to make amends for his mistakes, he vows to unravel the mystery behind his father''s death.His search for answers leads him to Saphrona, fabled city of merchant princes, where anything can be bought if one has the coin. Lukan only seeks the truth, but instead he finds

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''A fast-paced carnival of setbacks and skullduggery that reminds me of... me! Charming from the first twist to the last'' Scott Lynch, author of THE LIES OF LOCKE LAMORAThe first in an extraordinary new fantasy epic, perfect for fans of Nicholas Eames and James Islington!Lukan Gardova is a cardsharp, academy dropout, and - thanks to a duel that ended badly - the disgraced heir to an ancient noble house. His life consists of cheap wine, rigged card games and wondering how he might win back the life he threw away.When Lukan discovers that his estranged father has been murdered in strange circumstances, he finds fresh purpose. Deprived of his chance to make amends for his mistakes, he vows to unravel the mystery behind his father''s death.His search for answers leads him to Saphrona, fabled city of merchant princes, where anything can be bought if one has the coin. Lukan only seeks the truth, but instead he finds danger and secrets

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