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“Power loves not the light of day, nor the attention of curious eyes. In darkness it thrives most...A lord may send his army hither and thither, but the true testing of his power is in those places where his army is not...Has he sent its long fingers far enough through the backstreets and alleys, into the drinking dens and the lending-houses, so that he may gather them unto himself and hold them firm without a single swordsman?”

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Bloodheir

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Brian Ruckley
Brian Ruckley

Brian Ruckley, born in 1966, is a British writer known for his fantasy literature. His works, particularly the 'Dark Elf' series, have gained him a reputation among fantasy readers. Ruckley's writing style is distinctive and highly appreciated. more

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