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Legacy of Steel

Book Two of the Legacy Trilogy

Matthew Ward author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Little, Brown Book Group

Published:5th Nov '20

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In Legacy of Steel, the Tressian Republic faces new threats as old wounds fester, setting the stage for an epic clash involving gods and mortals alike.

In Legacy of Steel, the eagerly awaited sequel to Matthew Ward's Legacy of Ash, readers are thrust back into a world where the stakes have never been higher. A year has passed since the Tressian Republic narrowly escaped destruction, but the scars of war remain. Viktor Akadra, the Republic's hero, has vanished, leaving a power vacuum that various factions are eager to exploit. The ruling council, struggling to heal from the previous conflict, finds itself facing new threats from both within and beyond its borders.

As the insidious Parliament of Crows weaves its dark plans, the Hadari Emperor amasses his forces to the east, preparing for an inevitable confrontation. The political intrigue is palpable, and the tension mounts as old alliances are tested and new enemies emerge. The fate of the Republic hangs in the balance, and the very fabric of reality is shaken as divine forces take sides in the brewing storm.

Legacy of Steel masterfully blends elements of warfare, myth, and magic, drawing readers into a richly crafted narrative that feels both epic and intimate. With its thrilling action sequences and complex characters, this installment promises to be a captivating continuation of a saga that fans of epic fantasy will not want to miss.

A hugely entertaining debut -- John Gwynne
Outstanding . . . A ripping yarn * Publishers Weekly (starred review) *
The battles are bigger, the characters more epic, the stakes higher, and the payoff phenomenal . . . Brilliant * Grimdark Magazine *
Epic fantasy as it should be; big, bold and very addictive * Starburst *
An incredibly impressive piece of fantasy fiction -- The Fantasy Inn
Packed with big battles, shadowy intrigue and a large cast of characters, Legacy of Ash is an absorbing debut -- James Islington
[An] excellent debut * Weekend Sport *
This is the first epic fantasy book I've enjoying getting immersed in for ages . . . a great romp in a brilliantly realised setting . . . I have lost sleep, forgotten food and made this the thing I pick up every moment I can get -- SFFWorld
A perfect blend of Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire and Bernard Cornwell's The Last Kingdom * FanFi Addict *
Absolutely incredible action scenes . . . so freaking epic * Fantasy Hive *

ISBN: 9780356513386

Dimensions: 238mm x 158mm x 66mm

Weight: 1120g

768 pages