Canticle

In "Canticle," the gripping sequel to Ken Scholes' "Lamentation," nine months have passed since the events of the first book. As nobles gather in the Ninefold Forest for a celebratory feast honoring General Rudolfo's newborn, chaos erupts when invisible assassins attack, leading to the violent demise of multiple guests. Amidst the turmoil, a mysterious figure appears at the Keeper's Gate, bearing an urgent message for Petronus, the Hidden Pope, setting the stage for the next chapter in the saga of the Named Lands.