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As copies of Book 3 are in the hands of reviewers, here’s the (rather lengthy) recap of Book 2. After the chaos of the siege and the death of the elven prince Maedos, Necrad is without a clear ruler. The citizens acclaim Derwyn as the uncrowned king – he’s credited with awakening the stone dragons that broke the siege, he’s the nephew of the Lammergeier, he’s rumoured to be the Paladin reborn, and it’s enough for the battered and desperate citizens of the cursed city. Certainly, Derwyn’s got some of the qualities of a legendary king – when an assassin sent by the Lords of Summerswell tries to murder him, Derwyn heals the man’s wounds with a touch – but it helps that the vatling Threeday’s out drumming up support and telling stories of Derwyn’s rightful claim. But how can Derwyn hold his new kingdom? Lord Vond had enough trouble keeping hold of Necrad when it was occupied by the

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