The Faithless
The Faithless by C. L. Clark is the second installment in the Magic of the Lost trilogy, published by Orbit in 2023. This 512-page fantasy novel continues the journey of soldier Touraine and princess Luca as they return to Balladaire to reclaim Luca’s throne and confront the repercussions of dismantling an empire. As the empire withdraws from Qazal, the challenges of untangling the complex relationship between the two nations become increasingly apparent.
In this edition, readers will find a narrative that explores themes of power, loyalty, and resilience. Luca must confront her uncle’s grip on the throne through a “Trial of Competence,” while Touraine navigates the complexities of leadership in a newly liberated country. The story delves into the struggles both women face as they work to secure Luca’s rightful place as queen and ensure the stability of Qazal. With elements of action and adventure woven throughout, The Faithless presents a rich tapestry of epic fantasy that continues to build on the foundation laid in the first book of the trilogy.
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In the second installment of C.L. Clark’s Magic of the Lost trilogy, soldier Touraine and princess Luca must return to Balladaire to reclaim Luca’s throne and to face the consequences of dismantling an empire.
The rebels have won, and the empire is withdrawing from Qazal. But undoing the tangled web that binds the two nations will not be easy, and Touraine and Luca will face their greatest challenge yet.
Luca needs to oust her uncle from the Balladairan throne once and for all and take her rightful place as Queen. But he won’t let go of power so easily. When he calls for a “Trial of Competence” and Luca’s allies start disappearing from her side, she will need to find a way to prove her might. And she knows someone who can help…
Touraine has found a home in the newly free country of Qazal. But she soon realizes that leading a country and leading a revolution are two very different tasks. And, even more importantly, if Luca’s uncle doesn’t ratify the treaty, the Qazali could end up right back where they started.
Together, the two women will have to come overcome their enemies, their history, and their heartbreak in order to find a way to secure Luca’s power and Touraine’s freedom.
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