<p><strong>A fragile peace.</strong></p><p><strong></strong><br></p><p><strong>A dangerous mission.</strong></p><p><strong></strong><br></p><p><strong>Survival is key, when your enemies are all around.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Much has changed in the Villanese court. Queen Lilliana, beloved by her subjects, rules wisely and well. Belasko, the Royal Champion, war hero, legendary swordsman, has distanced himself from the trappings of court life and toils at his academy. Searching for his successor.</p><p><br></p><p>An old adversary drags Belasko away from his peaceful life when the former general, Edyard, who Belasko defeated long ago, stages a coup to place himself upon the Baskan throne. Queen Lilliana's desire to negotiate a permanent peace takes them into a vipers nest of intrigue, suspect motives, and betrayal.</p><p><br></p><p>Disaster strikes and Belasko and his companions are cast adrift in the foreign city. With assassins around every corner. No allies to turn to. Surrounded by people that hate and fear them.</p><p><br></p><p>When blades are drawn, and all looks lost, can Belasko save the lives of those he loves the most?<br></p>