The Roses of Roazon by Cherith Baldry

The land of Arvorig is ruled
by the Duke of Roazon, under the guiding authority of the Church. Peace has
lasted here for so many generations that its inhabitants have consigned to
legend all memory of Autrys, the dark shadow of Roazon, which was banished
from the world when its first duke assumed office. But when the new Duke,
Joscelin, is accused of heresy, a gate is subtly opened for Autrys to return.
Meanwhile, other princes see their opportunity to seize power, and Arvorig
itself is in deadly peril.
As all those touched by war must make up
their minds where their loyalties lie, in the end it is not the noblemen and
warriors whose influence will be greatest. Lesser folk and small decisions
can produce greater consequences, but most of all the fate of the duchy now
rests in the nature of Joscelin himself.
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