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King Pinch

David Cook (1995)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesForgotten Realms: Nobles #1
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads3.47

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Protagonist archetypes

Reluctant HeroAntihero

Synopsis

The king is dead, long live the king. Meet Pinch, a man of many titles: scoundrel, thief, criminal extraordinaire,... heir to the throne? Manferic III, Pinch's guardian and the former ruler of Ankhapur, has died without a direct heir. By ancient law, the crown will pass to the relative "chosen by the cup," a family relic, in a ceremony whereby the rightful heir is selected and pretenders and other rejected candidates meet their deaths. Pinch's outlaw days have prepared him for life on the mean streets... but is he ready for the dangers that lurk in courtly hallways, among royal relatives and dagger-bearing shadows?

Tags

HeistPolitical FantasyUrban FantasyForgotten Realms