That was what they did with themselves, those two Gracelings, along with a small band of friends: They stirred up trouble on a serious scaleโbribery, coercion, sabotage, organized rebellionโall directed at stopping the worst behavior of the worldโs most seriously corrupt kings.
Kristin CashoreKing Drowden has given his men instructions to infiltrate the town, bribe townspeople for the secrets of their neighbors, steal the neighborsโ hidden treasures. Much more subtle than Drowdenโs usual smash and burn technique. We do hope Drowden isnโt growing a brain.
Kristin CashoreIn the end, Leck should have stuck to his lies. For it was the truth he almost told that killed him.
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