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Yet, his mettle will soon be tested.
When King Wren of Strantoden, Desomen’s archenemy, extends an unprecedented olive branch in the form of a historic peace summit, Philem is entrusted with the monumental task of orchestrating a grand feast that holds the fate of both continents in precarious balance. However, beneath the facade of diplomacy, hidden agendas lurk, leading to the ultimate betrayal of Philem’s loyalty as he is traded to the Strantodians.
Marooned on a hostile and toxic continent, Philem must now start anew, serving the very nemesis of his former lord, King Wren, a tyrant of infamous repute whose insatiable hunger for a mystical weapon threatens to ignite an invasion upon Philem’s homeland.
Guided by loyalty and the glimmer of redemption, Philem must warn those he holds dear about the impending tempest of war. Yet, the path ahead is fraught with peril, demanding sacrifices that cut to the very core of his being.
The Servant and the Scoundrel heralds the dawn of a new fantasy series, The Servant’s Lament—a chilling saga set in uncharted fantasy realms, where monstrous horrors lurk and unsung champions rise. Immerse yourself in a world that ignites the senses, where heroes emerge from the depths of darkness, and destiny unfolds in the most unexpected of ways. Prepare for an enthralling odyssey that will captivate your imagination and never let go.
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The latest book from Sendrowski takes the reader back into the harsh world of Retrac Daor.
This tale is beautifully told, allowing the reader to immerse themselves in the varied cultures and landscapes of the author’s imagination.
I loved the quintessential “Britishness” of the opening chapters; very different from anything we’ve experienced in Retrac Daor! Philem Clane, the ageing protagonist, has a charm about him that endeared him to this reader right from the start.
I really enjoyed the differences in this story’s approach to the other volumes set in Retrac Daor. The familiar landscape and rituals of Sradin Castle made me feel quite at home. In contrast, the scenes set at Eelops Castle, felt even more unsettling than other scenes described in previous volumes eg the Culver, on Alimane and in Nethra’s jungles. When Philem has to wear a laptane mask, the experience is even more revolting due to the “normality” of the previous scenes.
This isn’t the tale of a warrior or of an addicted Charger. Rather, this is the tale of an ageing servant dedicated to his master and cast away into an alien culture only to discover he is not who he always thought he was.
Again, Sendrowski has created his own way to telling a tale that is totally unpredictable. You don’t need to have read previous volumes as this is a stand alone novel, with a sequel coming soon. But if, like me, you have read all there is to read (so far) about Retrac Daor, you will enjoy the references to places and characters we’ve met previously.