The Lost King
The Lost King by Margaret Weis, published by Bantam in 1991, is a fantasy novel that unfolds in a galaxy where a revolution has dismantled the Starfire dynasty, giving rise to the oppressive Democratic Republic. In this turbulent setting, supporting the slain king is a capital offense, yet a handful of surviving Guardians are determined to protect the rightful heir. The narrative follows young Dion as he navigates a treacherous landscape filled with danger and intrigue, where the ruthless Republican general, armed with a bloodsword, relentlessly pursues him.
Readers will encounter a tale of rebellion and loyalty, as Dion teams up with the mercenary Tusk, the outlaw commander Dixter, and the cunning Lady Maigrey, the only one capable of matching the warlord’s strategic mind. This edition spans 458 pages and is presented in English, immersing readers in a world of conflict and sacrifice as the characters confront the pervasive corruption threatening the lost king’s legacy. The story explores themes of loyalty and the struggle for power amidst a backdrop of galactic turmoil.
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A galactic revolution has toppled the Starfire dynasty, and swept into power the harsh Democratic Republic. To support the murdered king is now punishable by death. But on distant worlds, the few surviving Guardians carry a dangerous Somewhere in the galaxy, they shield the rightful heir to the throne.Stalking the hidden king is the warlord, a ruthless Republican general who wields the bloodsword. Only a few brave rebels dare to oppose young Dion who fights to find his the mercenary Tusk, the outlaw commander Dixter, and the beautiful Lady Maigrey, the only person alive who can match the the Warlord’s cunning. Theirs is the ultimate battle against a star-spanning corruption -the ultimate sacrifice for the glory of the lost king’s throne.
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