The thanks of a grateful nation can be fleeting.
Fallon's wife and the families of his men have returned safely to Gaelland, but it seems their problems are far from at an end.
Prince Swane has the eastern reaches of Gaelland under his control, Prince Kemal is itching for revenge, and Fallon's erstwhile ally, Duchess Dina, is now under arrest. If the city is to avoid descending into chaos and slaughter, the people desperately need food and weapons.
With Prince Kemal's army bearing down on Gaelland, Fallon is about to find out if the men he has trained are equal to the Kotterman Empire's finest ...
This epic fantasy is perfect for fans of Robin Hobb and Joe Abercrombie.