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1473202442 
Book Heart of granite; James Barclay
Year: 2017
Language: English
Type: Book
Class Number: FANTASY
Category: Fiction
Publisher: Gollancz, [2017]
Physical or Electronic: Physical
ISBN: 9781473202443
Notes:
Originally published: 2016
This volume has a simple premise of nomadic fantasy nations warring over diminishing resources; it has a strong twist with a main character who uncovers a series of game-changing government lies; it combines politics, war and romance into a gripping story. This is also a bold proposal: our hero may have uncovered the truth, but that doesn't mean he can prove it. If he wants to save his team he may have to abandon them. If he wants to win the girl he'll have to persuade her not to turn her back on him. If he wants to prove the lies, he may have to risk a descent into madness. And all against the backdrop of a vicious daily war for survival.
Extent: 409 pages, 20 cm, pbk
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