The 10th Province of Jaryar

By Penelope Wallace

To the hall with six flames

Call the great of the nine

For an heir to the king.

They will seek for a sign.

Who should rule the powerful land of Jaryar when its childless king dies? Instead of preparing for war, the two contenders agree to that extraordinary thing, an election.

"A contest? A duel? A game of chess?"

"Yes, perhaps. A fair game."

Fifty-one high-ranking men and women will hear the arguments, and then choose between Queen Nerranya of Marod and Duke Haras of Vard.

So everyone comes to the peaceful city of Vach-roysh, capital of the land that gave up its independence long ago - the Tenth Province of Jaryar.

They bring their prejudice and ambition, bribery and blackmail - and the prophecy uttered by a dying woman.

And murder. For this game is far from fair.

Bowing down to be raised

For the Dream, and God's law -

But the sheep, they all wait

For mild peace or grim war.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0995147450
• ISBN13: 9780995147454
• Release Date: January 2021
• Publisher: Mightier Than the Sword UK
• Length: 430 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.0" x 8.0"