His Conquering Sword

In this gripping continuation of An Earthly Crown, the jaran conquest of Rhui escalates under Ilya Bakhtiian’s command, as they enforce their rule across the land. While preparing for an attack on the royal city of Karkand, a personal conflict unfolds as Ilya's Earth-born wife, Tess, faces pressures from her brother Charles, a duke with a complex history in the region. As Charles seeks to gather information to reclaim his sister and challenge the oppressive forces of the Chapalii, Tess grapples with her own desires and the implications of her choices.