J.L. Worrad

A sharp-tongued, disgraced-noble-turned-mercenary must prevent the world from falling into chaos in this gripping, savagely funny epic fantasy, packed with unforgettable characters for fans of Joe Abercrombie. Exile. Mercenary. Lover. Monster. Pennyblade. Kyra Cal'Adra has spent the last four years on the Main, living in exile from her home, her people, her lover, and her past. A highblood commrach—the ancient...

Packed with unforgettable characters, sharp wits, and wild plots, a bastard noble with dreams of the theatre and the ruthless first-queen are both caught up in a tangled web of murder and court intrigue in this savagely funny dark fantasy. When Sir Harrance 'Harry' Larksdale, bastard brother of the king, falls for a mysterious lad from the mountains, he is...