But I’ve tried so hard to be popular . . .’ They trotted between two dour-faced soldiers, spears and steel caps polished to a murderous glint. Hoofbeats echoed in the darkness of the long tunnel, sloping gradually upwards. ‘You have that look, now.’ This is incredibly exciting! I wish you all the best in this endeavor and have my fingers crossed that this can grace our screens. Your books are incredible and I’m currently in the middle of BSC. Absolutely loving it. He will have to rely on the noble Duke Rogont and his Osprians,’ said Ganmark, with the faintest of smiles.

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All short fiction is collected in Sharp Ends: Stories from the World of the First Law (April 2016). There are a total of 13 stories, of which five were original to the collection and eight previously published. [11] StoryThe mention of crowns teased Orso’s smile still wider. ‘And we have you to thank, Monzcarro. I do not forget that.’ Duke Orso’s private study was a marble hall the size of a market square. Lofty windows marched in bold procession along one side, standing open, a keen breeze washing through and making the vivid hangings twitch and rustle. Beyond them a long terrace seemed to hang in empty air, overlooking the steepest drop from the mountain’s summit.

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Abercrombie was born in Lancaster, Lancashire, England. He was educated at Lancaster Royal Grammar School and Manchester University, where he studied psychology. [3] He has a wife, Lou. [4] Face Death with Dignity: Goes to great lengths to ensure this, dressing up in his finest military uniform as the Talinese troops storm his palace. In the end, Monza is Grand Duchess of Talins just as Benna had planned, one of the only stable states in Styria. She has fulfilled Shenkt’s plan all along, a strong leader in Styria, supported by neither Bayaz nor Khalul.

Karmic Death: After spending the entire book reminding both Day and himself how common it is for poisoners to die of their own poisons, this is exactly what happens to him. Wow, so excited! A great decision to start with Best Served Cold. Probably the best entry point into the world in movie form. Now all we can wonder is whether a certain troubled northman will find their way to the set for a small but meaningful role…

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The Royal Family & Closed Council | Union Military | His Majesty's Inquisition | Nobility & Citizenry of the Union Magic Versus Science: Considers himself a man of science and dismisses magic as mere superstition, leading to a minor Freak Out when he's confronted with real magic. Curse your modesty. Benna has played his part, and our good friend General Ganmark, and Faithful too, but no one could deny this is your work. Your commitment, your single-mindedness, your swiftness to act! You shall have a great triumph, just as the heroes of ancient Aulcus did. You shall ride through the streets of Talins and my people will shower you with flower petals in honour of your many victories.’ Benna was grinning, but Monza couldn’t join him. She’d never had much taste for congratulations. ‘They will cheer far louder for you, I think, than they ever will for my own sons. They will cheer far louder even than they do for me, their rightful lord, to whom they owe so much.’ It seemed that Orso’s smile slipped, and his face looked tired, and sad, and worn without it. ‘They will cheer, in fact, a little too loudly for my taste.’ However she can’t do it alone, so she enlists the help of an oddball carnival of psychopaths to aid her in her quest. This includes: Caul Shivers, a Northman looking to make a fresh start; Friendly, a number-obsessed ex-convict; Castor Morveer, a self-congratulatory blowhard of a poisoner, and his constantly-eating apprentice Day; Shylo Vitari, a former Practical; and last, but by no means the least, the lovable scoundrel and drunkard has-been Nicomo Cosca. Self-Made Orphan: Poisoned his own mother when he was young, which led to him being taken to the orphanage.And you the fearless Duke Benna?’ She laughed at that. ‘You stupid arse. You can scarcely govern your own bowels without my help. War’s a dark enough trade, I draw the line at politics. Orso crowned, then we retire.’ A Lighter Shade of Grey: He's an ambitious, manipulative schemer who has no qualms about throwing his own allies under the bus for his personal gain, but he's still not as ruthless as Orso.

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The Age of Madness trilogy is set in the same fictional world as the First Law books during an industrial revolution. [10] Short fiction [ edit ] Took a Level in Jerkass: Lost what little scruples he had in the years between Best Served Cold and Red Country.Sorry,’ he muttered in her ear, pulling her sword from its scabbard and flinging it clattering across the room.