THEY FOLLOW WHERE THE DAGGER LEADS
Ardhi, Sorrel, and the excommunicated cleric, Saker Rampion, stow away on a ship to the Spice Islands. They must return stolen items of great power to Ardhi's home, but there are ruthless men after this power, men who will kill to possess it.
At home in Ardrone, an army of demonic origin runs amok while Saker's superiors in the church struggle to quell it. And the young queen Mathilda struggles with the possibility that her newborn child, the heir to the throne, may be linked to the corruption that has erupted throughout the land.
Sorcerers, lascars, pirates and thieves collide in this thrilling sequel to Glenda Larke's epic fantasy adventure The Lascar's Dagger.
Industry Reviews
"What a tale...This is a GREAT book." ""Aurealis "magazine on The Last Stormlord"" "In her previous novels Larke has demonstrated an enviable skill. With this novel she moves into the realm of sheer virtuosity." "The West Australian on The Last Stormlord"" "Magic, religion, and the spice trade combine in this intriguing series launch... This is an absorbing political fantasy that bodes well for the rest of the series." ""Publishers Weekly "on "The Lascar's Dagger""" "The Lascar's Dagger" is a brilliant, complex, entertaining start to a new series, with deeply-considered cultures and characters, a plot that grabs hold and doesn't let go, exotic settings, and mysterious powers apparently determined to change the fate of anyone who comes near them. Outstanding all the way to the last word...which left me panting for more. Glenda Larke tops my chart. ""New York Times" bestselling author, Elizabeth Moon"" ""The Lascar's Dagger" is a brilliant, complex, entertaining start to a new series, with deeply-considered cultures and characters, a plot that grabs hold and doesn't let go, exotic settings, and mysterious powers apparently determined to change the fate of anyone who comes near them. Outstanding all the way to the last word...which left me panting for more. Glenda Larke tops my chart." ""New York Times" bestselling author, Elizabeth Moon"" "If it's breathtaking adventure, exotic world-building and fabulous characters and their dilemmas you're after, then Glenda Larke is the author you want. "The Lascar's Dagger" is the start of another wonderful fantasy series." "Karen Miller"" "Rich world building will capture the reader's interest. With a forceful heroine who is mature and experienced, Larke crafts a fantastic tale that moves beyond a typical coming-of-age fantasy." "RT Book Reviews on The Aware"" "If you are looking for a new epic fantasy series that will engage, entertain (and maybe even enthrall you) in equal measures, then Larke's your author and "The Forsaken Lands" is your series." "Civilian Reader (UK)""
