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Concerned by rumours that the Magistratum's authority is waning, Sir Konrad Vonvalt returns to Sova to find the capital city gripped by intrigue and whispers of rebellion. In the Senate, patricians speak openly against the Emperor, while fanatics preach holy vengeance on the streets. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYet facing down these threats to the throne will have to wait, for the Emperor's grandson has been kidnapped - and Vonvalt is charged with rescuing the missing prince. His quest will lead Vonvalt - and his allies Helena, Bressinger and Sir Radomir - to the Empire's southern frontier, where they will once again face the puritanical fury of Bartholomew Claver and his templar knights . . . and a dark power far more terrifying than they could have imagined.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePraise for the Empire of the Wolf series \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Utterly compelling, thoroughly engrossing and written with such skilful assurance I could barely put it down'\u003c\/b\u003e Nicholas Eames\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'\u003ci\u003eThe Justice of Kings\u003c\/i\u003e is equal parts heroic fantasy and murder mystery . . . Richard Swan's sophisticated take on the fantasy genre will leave readers hungry for more' \u003c\/b\u003eSebastien de Castell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Great characters, compelling and wonderfully written. 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