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The Widow Maker

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Reads 162
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Parts 7
Time 1h 16m

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Sir Gervais 'The Widow Maker' Vanderbilt, a renowned knight of the Isovine and feared spymaster within the realm, faces his greatest challenge yet as he confronts the looming threat to the Empire during his tenure.

As new courtiers vie for favour with the volatile Emperor, Sir Gervais finds himself embroiled in a deadly game of manipulation and power. With his keen intellect and cunning strategies, he must outmanoeuvre a devious demon intent on sowing chaos and seizing control.

As the safety of his loved ones hangs in the balance and his standing with the Empire teeters on the brink, Sir Gervais races against time to rid the realm of this pure evil.

Will his efforts be enough to save the Empire from destruction, or will he be consumed by the darkness he seeks to vanquish?All Rights Reserved

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