Grand Conspiracy: Janny Wurts

Book II of Alliance of Lights; Book V of Wars of Light and Shadow The wars began when two half-brothers, gifted of light and shadow, stood together to defeat the Mistwraith. In defeat, their foe set its captors at odds, bestowing on them a lifetime curse of enmity. It is a time of intrigue, fanaticism and rampaging armies. Distrust of sorcery has set off a purge of the talented Mageborn and the most reviled is Arithon, Master of Shadows. Lysaer, Master of Light has manipulated events to make Arithon's name anathema. Those that still stand in Arithon's defence are downtrodden, in retreat and close to defeat. And thus the stage is set for the ultimate betrayal. Cover art by Janny Wurts.