Traitor Son is the story of what happens after the war is over, as Remin and his surviving knights settle new lands, dreaming of families and peace. Together, they will face monsters, magic, and the merciless politics of the Empire.
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Traitor Son is the story of what happens after the war is over, as Remin and his surviving knights settle new lands, dreaming of families and peace. Together, they will face monsters, magic, and the merciless politics of the Empire.
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Do the promises of war ever survive the peace?
At the end of a brutal war, Remin of Andelin promised his knights that he would build them a good place, far from the carnage of war and the poisonous intrigues of the Empire. But the only thing more difficult than winning a war is securing the peace.
Welcome to the Andelin Valley, where the days are filled with the backbreaking labor of building a city and the nights bring monsters summoned in the waning days of the war. The Andelin devils dare even the sacred soil of the Empire, and it takes all of Remin's military genius to keep his people alive. Yet even in the face of bandits, traitors, and the implacable hatred of the Emperor, the greatest danger to Remin might be his new wife.
Princess Ophele Agnephus. Daughter of the Stars, the Exile Princess, she is the daughter of the Divine Emperor who executed Remin's family. Raised in secret and given in the place of her sister as a reward for Remin's war victory, Ophele carries a secret that could topple the Empire: his family was innocent. But will she risk her life to reveal her family's crimes?
A tale of love and redemption. As the summer bleeds on and the walls of their city rise, Remin finds himself drawn to Ophele, who shares so many of his dreams and sorrows. She could be everything: his love and his wife, the mother of his children, the foundation of a dynasty that will last forever. Or she could be the Emperor's weapon, placed at his side to destroy everything he has left.
A marriage built in the ashes of betrayal. A land built on the ruins of a century of war. And a people determined to rise, with shattered trust and an unquenchable hope...if Ophele can only make them believe it is possible. Traitor Son is the story of a people broken by tragedy, a hero torn between his duty and his dreams, and a young woman who must find the courage to take her place at his side, before their own devils tear them apart.
Begin an unforgettable journey with Traitor Son, the first book of the Empire of the Stars. Perfect for fans of epic fantasy, knights and nobility, and tales of resilience and redemption.
Critic Reviews
"A surprise hit...One of the best fantasies of 2024 and a top 10 novel of the year..." - Liviu Suciu, Fantasy Book Critic
"A gripping tale of resilience, romance, and the complexities of rebuilding a legacy tarnished by betrayal...a captivating read that leaves the reader eagerly anticipating the next chapter in Remin and Ophele's journey." - Corentin Lebigot, Breizhglobereader, Instagram
"An enthralling read from start to finish." - China Sorrows, China Sorrows Blog
"There are few things better than starting a new book with no expectations and it delivering something great...excellent world-building, superb characterisation and political machinations...I'm really looking forward to the next installment!" - Dave Collins, Goodreads
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