“Klimun freed the slave, who was named Gerosthenes, and told him he could go home. But Gerosthenes's family was long dead, and there was no home for him to go to. He was grateful to Klimun for his life as well as for his freedom, and he said he would stay and serve the prince for the rest of his life. "And that is different from being a slave in what way?" Eugenides asked. "I think the difference lies in the choice", Phresine said gently.”
This book is a part of a fantasy series, depicting a story of a young king navigating the complexities of his reign in the kingdom of Attolia. The narrative delves into the political intrigue and the challenges faced by the protagonist as he seeks to maintain his rule amidst various threats and internal conflicts. more
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“He could not remember, ever before, choosing not to act?”