Legacy of Ash - Matthew Ward

'A hugely entertaining debut' John Gwynne n n 'An incredibly impressive piece of fantasy fiction' The Fantasy Inn n n A shadow has fallen over the Tressian Republic. n n Ruling families - once protectors of justice and democracy - now plot against one another with sharp words and sharper knives. Blinded by ambition, they remain heedless of the threat posed by the invading armies of the Hadari Empire.

n n Yet as Tressia falls, heroes rise. n n Viktor Akadra is the Republic's champion. A warrior without equal, he hides a secret that would see him burned as a heretic.

n n Josiri Trelan is Viktor's sworn enemy. A political prisoner, he dreams of reigniting his mother's failed rebellion. n n And yet Calenne, Josiri's sister, seeks only to break free of their tarnished legacy; to escape the expectation and prejudice that haunts the Trelan name.

n n As war spreads across the Republic, these three must set aside their differences in order to save their homeland. However, decades of bad blood are not easily forgotten - victory will demand a darker price than any of them could have imagined. n n Legacy of Ash is an epic tale of war and revolution, packed with vicious intrigue, ancient magic and a host of memorable characters - an unmissable fantasy debut from an exciting new British talent.

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