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Traitor Blade:
In a land ruled by knights, where martial strength is tamed by a code of honour and duty, the line between protection and oppression is a subtle one. When a sickly prince leaves the succession in doubt, ambitious men gather in the shadows ready to take advantage.
Mariette believes that revenge is the only way to end the fear. She will use any weapon to protect her son's birthright.Thrust into intrigue, the politics of the court and the bedroom, Mariette chooses to play a dangerous game.
Edouard is certain he understands the concept of honour and duty. As he reaches manhood, his ideals are fixed and certain. A knight's duty is to guard the weak: his code, bravery and honour proven through personal prowess, autonomy and the right of arms. The difference between right and wrong is clear, but in truth, the line is harder to perceive than he can know.
Soon both are caught in a twisted world where treachery, honour and love are hopelessly blurred. With each twist of betrayal, the plot unfolds towards tragedy. Soon more than hearts and pride are at stake, lives stand at risk and trust becomes an act of bravery.
Mariette believes that revenge is the only way to end the fear. She will use any weapon to protect her son's birthright.Thrust into intrigue, the politics of the court and the bedroom, Mariette chooses to play a dangerous game.
Edouard is certain he understands the concept of honour and duty. As he reaches manhood, his ideals are fixed and certain. A knight's duty is to guard the weak: his code, bravery and honour proven through personal prowess, autonomy and the right of arms. The difference between right and wrong is clear, but in truth, the line is harder to perceive than he can know.
Soon both are caught in a twisted world where treachery, honour and love are hopelessly blurred. With each twist of betrayal, the plot unfolds towards tragedy. Soon more than hearts and pride are at stake, lives stand at risk and trust becomes an act of bravery.
955 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 11, 2015
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Richard Crawford
127 books7 followersRichard Crawford is an American music historian.
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April 5, 2019
Loved it
I loved these three books. The protagonist has earned the title of King’s Champion at 18 years old
With the honor of his title and the immaturity of an 18 year old, he gets in too much trouble to list here. However he is a good hearted kid who is a pleasure to root for.
I loved these three books. The protagonist has earned the title of King’s Champion at 18 years old
With the honor of his title and the immaturity of an 18 year old, he gets in too much trouble to list here. However he is a good hearted kid who is a pleasure to root for.
December 19, 2017
This was a great series (which is really more like one long novel anyway), and the omnibus edition should be a great way to read it. Ignore the low rating, this has great characters, action, and medieval detail, as well as a few twists and plenty of tension. One of the first indies I thought a match for its traditionally published rivals.
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