Action, intrigue, and magic collide in the second book in an epic
fantasy trilogy, where Sir Konrad Vonvalt's role as an Emperor's Justice
requires him to be a detective, judge, and executioner all in one--but
these are dangerous times to be a Justice . . .
A Justice's work is never done.
The Battle of Galen's Vale is over, but the war for the Empire's future
has just begun. Concerned by rumors that the Magistratum's authority is
waning, Sir Konrad Vonvalt returns to Sova to find the capital city
gripped by intrigue and whispers of rebellion. In the Senate, patricians
speak openly against the Emperor, while fanatics preach holy vengeance
on the streets.
Yet facing down these threats to the throne will have to wait, for the
Emperor's grandson has been kidnapped - and Vonvalt is charged with
rescuing the missing prince. His quest will lead him - and his allies
Helena, Bressinger and Sir Radomir - to the southern frontier, where
they will once again face the puritanical fury of Bartholomew Claver and
his templar knights - and a dark power far more terrifying than they
could have imagined.
"Richard Swan's sophisticated take on the fantasy genre will leave
readers hungry for more." - Sebastien de Castell on The Justice of
Kings
"A fantastic debut." - Peter McLean on The Justice of Kings
Also by Richard Swan:
The Empire of the Wolf
The Justice of Kings
The Tyranny of Faith
