A Little Hatred

In the first book of Joe Abercrombie's The Age of Madness Trilogy, the industrial age clashes with lingering magic in the world of Adua. Leo dan Brock battles marauding armies while seeking the assistance of the unreliable Prince Orso, as Savine dan Glokta strives for social ascent amidst societal unrest. Meanwhile, Rikke grapples with the unpredictable powers of the Long Eye, influenced by the enigmatic First of the Magi. As new opportunities arise, old rivalries and struggles for power complicate the changing landscape.