Devices and Desires
Devices and Desires by K. J. Parker, published by Orbit in 2005, is a fantasy novel that spans 548 pages. The story follows an engineer who, after being sentenced to death for a minor violation of guild law, escapes the city, leaving his wife and daughter behind. In his quest for vengeance, he embarks on a path that promises to unleash chaos and destruction, driven by a desire for retribution.
Readers will find a narrative rich in themes of intrigue and injustice as the protagonist navigates his exile. The tale explores the lengths to which he will go to achieve his goals, relying on his ingenuity and passion. This edition presents a complex character whose journey is marked by the interplay of devices and desires, set against a backdrop of epic fantasy elements.
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When an engineer is sentenced to death for a petty transgression of guild law, he flees the city, leaving behind his wife and daughter. Forced into exile, he seeks a terrible vengeance – one that will leave a trail of death and destruction in its wake.
But he will not be able to achieve this by himself. He must draw up his plans using the blood of others …
In a compelling tale of intrigue and injustice, K. J. Parker’s embittered hero takes up arms against his enemies, using the only weapons he has left to him: his ingenuity and his passion – his devices and desires.
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