Description: A new voice that's a clarion call to readers: a sparkling American debut that will thrill readers of Terry Goodkind and George R.R. Martin. To many--including himself--he is simply a lowly court painter. But as Gavril Nagarian is about to find out, he's much much more. A dark and powerful blood flows through his venis. Blood that makes him the rightful heir to the throne of Azhkendir, a harsh arctic kingdom. Blood that provides access to unimagined powers. And blood that could ultimately destroy his humanity. Now trapped in a land racked by bitter rivalries, Gavril must take up the mantle of his father's rule to unite a divided kingdom. With this richly imagined tale filled with superbly drawn characters, Sarah Ash presents the first novel of an epic trilogy, paying homage to the genre's traditions while carving a refreshingly bold place for herself.

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