The Belly of the Wolf (Lens of the World, Book 3)

Outcast orphan and royal advisorphilosopher warrior and mystic scientistthroughout his long, event-filled life Nazhuret has wished no more than to distance himself from the bloody intrigues of nations. But now, in the twilight of his years, Destiny is thrusting Nazhuret yet again into war's seething cauldroncalling the diminutive lens grinder and his cherisheddaughter Nahvah out of exile and into a perilous world of ghosts, sea monsters and human treachery. For the land of his birth is in turmoil folliwing the assassination of Nazhuret's old friend, the King. And the reluctang hero must fulfill one lst and terrible obligationon and adventure that wil sorely test his wisdom, his courageand his noble spirit. The Belly of the Wolf concludes in fitting style the saga of Nazhuret: warrior, moral philosopher and scientist, who rose from his humble position us a young orphan, was educated as an apprentice warrior and eventually assumed a position as the trusted right hand to the King of Vestinglon. A now aged Nazhuret is living in exile in Canton, with his daughter Nahveh, when he learns of the death of his friend, King Rudof of Velonya. Alerted to the potential troubles back in Nazhuret is embarking on his final adventure. He is ending a long period of exile, once again taking up the sword in defense of freedom. His old friend the King is suddenly and unexpectedly assassinated, leaving the kingdom in chaos. Accompanied by his beloved daughter Nahvah, Nazhuret faces the darker side of human nature -- with both their lives at stake.