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Informationen zum Autor Raymond E. Feist is the author of more than thirty previous books, including the internationally bestselling “Riftwar Cycle” of novels set in his signature world of Midkemia; the Empire trilogy co-authored with Janny Wurts; the stand-alone novel, Faerie Tale ; and the epic fantasy series, the Firemane Saga. He lives in San Diego, California. Klappentext In the mountains of Midkemia, a boy came brutally of age in blood and in terror. And now he lives for one purpose alone ... revenge! An exceptionally skilled swordsman, youngTal Hawkins was the only survivor of the massacre of his village -- rescued, recruited, and trained by the mysterious order of magicians and spies, the Conclave of Shadows. Now one of the secret society's mostvaluable agents, he gains entrance into the court of Duke Olasko, the bloodthirsty and powerful despot whose armies put Tal's village to the sword, by posing as a nobleman from the distant Kingdom of the Isles. But the enemy is cunning and well protected -- in league with the foul necromancer Leso Varen, dark master of death-magic -- and to gain the Duke's trust and confidence, Tal Hawkins must first sell his soul. Zusammenfassung The second enthralling installment in the highly praised Conclave of Shadows series-an epic saga of adventure! danger! magic! and intrigue from the New York Times bestselling master Rescued! recruited! and trained by the mysterious Conclave of Shadows! Tal Hawkins! hero of Talon of the Silver Hawk has become one of their most effective operatives. But to destroy the nemesis who annihilated his people! the evil Duke of Olasko! Tad must sell his soul. Masquerading as a noble from the far western territory of the Kingdom of the Isles! he must insinuate himself into the duke's confidence and carry out his most heinous and dangerous commands-even though it means betraying his own moral code. Driven to the brink! Tal eventually defies the duke-and is imprisoned and left to die in the Fortress of Despair. But the determined young man will not be beaten. Alone! armed only with his courage and wits! Tal makes a daring escape. Returning to Olasko! he will finally brings revenge on his hated enemy. ...
