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    Crown Duel
    Book 1 in the series:Crown & Court

    Crown Duel - Crown & Court by Sherwood Smith
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    Countess Meliara and her brother embark on a mission to protect their people from a tyrannical king who threatens their kingdom. The story unfolds in two parts, Crown Duel and Court Duel, showcasing the protagonist's journey from leading a battle against the king to navigating court intrigue. The book blends elements of adventure, fantasy, romance, and political struggles, with a focus on character growth and personal conflicts in a vividly described world.

    The broken shutter in the window creaked a warning. I flung myself across the table to cover my neat piles of papers as a draft of cold wind scoured the room. Dead leaves whispered on the stone floor,...

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    The Black Company
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    Book 1 in the series:The Black Company

    The Black Company - The Black Company by Glen Cook
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    The Black Company is a gritty military fantasy novel that follows the exploits of a mercenary band in service to a powerful sorceress known as the Lady. The story is narrated from the perspective of Croaker, the company's physician and annalist, providing a unique viewpoint of the conflicts between the Lady and the rebels who oppose her. The book delves into themes of loyalty, survival, and the blurred lines between good and evil in a world where mercenaries must navigate treacherous alliances and deadly battles.

    Lightning from a clear sky smote the Necropolitan Hill. One bolt struck the bronze plaque sealing the tomb of the forvalaka, obliterating half the spell of confinement. It rained stones. Statues bled....

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    Dark Triumph
    Book 2 in the series:His Fair Assassin

    Dark Triumph - His Fair Assassin by R.L. LaFevers
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    Dark Triumph, the second book in the His Fair Assassin series by R.L. LaFevers, follows the story of Sybella, a complex and damaged character who is sent back to her evil family by the convent she once escaped. Despite her dark past, Sybella finds redemption and love amidst treacherous political intrigue and personal struggles. The book delves into themes of abuse, trauma, and loyalty, all set in a richly imagined medieval world filled with assassins, villains, and heroes. The plot is driven by intimate political machinations within a medieval house, showcasing the importance of personal betrayals and alliances that can shape the fate of kingdoms.

    I DID NOT ARRIVE AT the convent of Saint Mortain some green stripling. By the time I was sent there, my death count numbered three, and I had had two lovers besides. Even so, there were some things th...

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