The Tyranny of Faith (Empire of the Wolf, 2)

ISBN: 0316361682

Author: Swan, Richard

Condition: New

Action, intrigue, and magic collide in the second book in an epic fantasy trilogy, where Sir Konrad Vonvalts role as an Emperors Justice requires him to be a detective, judge, and executioner all in one-but these are dangerous times to be a Justice . . . A Justices work is never done.The Battle of Galens Vale is over, but the war for the Empires future has just begun. Concerned by rumors that the Magistratums 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 Emperors 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 KingsA fantastic debut. - Peter McLean on The Justice of KingsAlso by Richard Swan:The Empire of the WolfThe Justice of KingsThe Tyranny of Faith