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The hold of the Weavers on Saramyr's ruling families is growing tighter. And all the while the blight that they have brought to the land grips ever more harshly. This cannot last, and sure enough, as the people starve and trade falters, the land is slipping into civil war.In the haven of the Xarana Fault, the followers of the orphaned Heir-Empress sense that the time has come to act. Yet how can they fight an enemy they do not yet understand? Amid the growing chaos, Kaiku and Lucia must uncover the secrets of the Weavers and discover the extent of their dark ambitions. But time is running out for the Heir-Empress, and the truth behind the masks is more terrible than they can imagine...
Chris Wooding has created a vivid and turbulent world with an authentic oriental air and its own rich and ancient history. This is an action-packed tale of politics, conflict and betrayal. ISBN:9780575076464
