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A Shade of Paradise

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Parts 6
Time 1h 22m

Reads 1,943
Votes 100
Parts 6
Time 1h 22m

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action-adventure corruption death fiction greed historical intrigue medieval philosophical

A succession crisis in  the medieval city of Valonost spurs a contest of morality and retribution amongst the diverse members of the court, where, amidst political scheming, intrigue and war, each man must struggle to attain their shifting, perceived notions of justice. The shifting sands of justice holds all in the city in thrall, and it takes only one mistake to be swept up in the vortex of revenge so desperately sought after.All Rights Reserved

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