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The Providence of Fire

Chronicle of the Unhewn Throne, Book 2

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The Providence of Fire

By: Brian Staveley
Narrated by: Simon Vance
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Brian Staveley's The Providence of Fire, the second novel in the Chronicle of the Unhewn Throne, a gripping new epic fantasy series in the tradition of Brandon Sanderson and George R. R. Martin.

The conspiracy to destroy the ruling family of the Annurian Empire is far from over.

Having learned the identity of her father's assassin, Adare flees the Dawn Palace in search of allies to challenge the coup against her family. Few trust her, but when she is believed to be touched by Intarra, patron goddess of the empire, the people rally to help her retake the capital city. As armies prepare to clash, the threat of invasion from barbarian hordes compels the rival forces to unite against their common enemy.

Unknown to Adare, her brother Valyn, renegade member of the empire's most elite fighting force, has allied with the invading nomads. The terrible choices each of them has made may make war between them inevitable.

Between Valyn and Adare is their brother Kaden, rightful heir to the Unhewn Throne, who has infiltrated the Annurian capital with the help of two strange companions. The knowledge they possess of the secret history that shapes these events could save Annur or destroy it.

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A gripping, original story that keeps getting better as the series progresses. Would recommend to fans of Brent Weeks

Excellent book

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I loved this book Brian Staveley certainly knows how to weave a story. I can't wait for next one.

Simon Vance narrated the story so well made it even more gripping.

Brilliant

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Loved it, its got twists and turns and revelations galore and the two brothers and the kettral unit are fantastically written. Cant wait for the next one

Great work, staveley!

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loved this book. Simon Vance was fantastic great voices and emotional connection with the characters

fantastic

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Valyn and his wing have left the Aerie and heading to the mountains and to Kaden to warn him of the threat to his life. The conspiracy is in full swing now. Adare has learnt that Ran il Tornja was her father's assassin, unfortunately after she slept with him. She now flees the Dawn Palace to try to raise an army of her own from the Sons of Flame. She then marches her followers back to Annur to learn that her father's assassin has taken the army to fight the invading Urghul hordes up North.

Each of the children now must follow separate paths to try and defeat those that would destroy the kingdom. However, I found Valyn was still the dullest lightbulb in the box. I found Adare to be a schemer with her schemes producing disastrous consequences. Kaden on the other hand is more of a thinker and gains information from Kiel, a Csestriim historian who explains to Kaden the centuries old history about the game now being played. However, my favourite characters in this trilogy are Pyrre and Annick. Pyrre for her quiet control and quips and Annick for her determination and mastery. Both of these are very strong characters my opinion.

This book has many characters and I found it difficult at times to keep up. However, there is all to play for and betrayal is in the air.

Much to Play For

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