Mark - The Black Blade Series #1
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Mystery. Intrigue. Politics. Magic. The heir of the Sotur dynasty must uncover the various threads of rumor around the kingdom as he flees from certain death. Mikhail is forced into a shaky relationship with the inhabitants of the kingdom who blame his family for the purging of the Vatari, the original inhabitants of the world of Ziemia. His discoveries lead him to a difficult choice, one that is impeded by the constant and dogged efforts of the darker relatives who have gained control of the power.
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