The Republic of Thieves
Gentleman Bastard Series
By Scott Lynch
When a daring heist goes awry, charismatic con artist Locke and his trusted partner Jean barely escape with their lives. However, Locke's fate takes a deadly turn as he falls victim to a mysterious poison that defies medical and alchemical remedies. As the clock ticks away, a cryptic Bondsmage offers Locke a Faustian bargain: participate in the high-stakes Magi political elections as a pawn, and sorcery will purge the venom from his body – but at a terrible cost.
With the factions vying for power, Locke is tempted by the promise of salvation, despite the excruciating process that awaits him. Two factors sway his decision: Jean's emotional appeal and the Bondsmage's mention of Sabetha, Locke's former love and rival. Their complicated past and matching wit make their reunion a powder keg of tension. Will Locke choose to outmaneuver Sabetha or win her back? The outcome will seal their destinies and determine the course of the elections.
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