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Synopsis
"The soldiers of the Black Company don't ask questions, they get paid. But being "The Lady's favored" is attracting the wrong kind of attention and has put a target on their backs--and the Company's historian, Croaker, has the biggest target of all. The one person who was taken into The Lady's Tower and returned unchanged has earned the special interest of the court of sorcerers known as The Ten Who Were Taken. Now, he and the company are being asked to seek the aid of their newest member, Mischievous Rain, to break a rebel army. However, Croaker doesn't trust any of the Taken, especially not ones that look so much like The Lady and her sister..."--Publisher description.
Port of Shadows (Duplicate of OL19751560W): content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This dark military fantasy contains strong violence typical of mercenary warfare, political manipulation, and morally gray characters. Language is moderately coarse throughout, reflecting the soldiers' voices.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include violence, war, and manipulation (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Fans of gritty military fantasy with complex sorcerers and mercenaries navigating dangerous politics will appreciate Croaker's cynical narration.