The Patron
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A mastermind with a criminal reputation stemming from legend, the Patron is shrouded in mystery, operating only through his agents. Tricked, blackmailed, coerced, or just plain evil, the agents could be anybody, and they'll do... or kill... anything for the Patron.
Enter Lannion, Adrien, and Wesley of the king's guardsmen. They're tasked with the mission of countering the Patron, but with every move they make, they fall deeper into his web of lies.
Nobody can be trusted, and nobody is safe.
Historical Fiction #86
(draws inspiration from the Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas, but only a little bit.)
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