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A Gathering of Fools — Vensille Saga book one

Epic Fantasy

Vensille Saga

A loyal soldier betrayed. A kingdom full of enemies. Framed for a crime he didn't commit, Marrinek must clear his name and unchain his magic before an empire-spanning conspiracy of jaw-dropping breadth cuts him down for good.

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Empire of conspiracy
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Book One

A Gathering of Fools

A loyal soldier betrayed. Can he clear his name and unchain his magic before the Empire cuts him down?

Marrinek lost everything in an instant. Framed for a crime he didn't commit, the faithful courtier spent two years in prison before a sudden, near-lethal escape. Hunted by his own former allies, the double-crossed magic user journeys to reunite with his wife and take revenge on those who deceived him.

Hiding amongst devious criminals in a seedy underworld, Marrinek unveils a kingdom-wide conspiracy that goes far beyond his own imprisonment. Against impossible odds, the soldier must lift the haze from his magic and expose the plot before his enemies strike a fatal blow.

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Book Two

A Gathering of Princes

War threatens Vensille — and an unseen enemy strikes at the heart of the city.

Duke Rhenveldt, Vensille's ruler, struggles to maintain control as the danger grows. Marrinek forms a desperate plan to save his household and the twins, while Adrava and Floost embark on a perilous journey deep into the Empire — and must evade capture to return safely home.

Far across the continent, revenge consumes the Emperor's thoughts as Tentalus marches west with his armies, bringing death and battle with him. Rumours of betrayal grow, an ancient horror awakens in the forests of Sclareme, and Mirelle races to bring a warning to Vensille before the traitors spring their final trap.

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