The iron wars : book three of the Monarchies of God

The third novel in an epic fantasy series about warring nations torn apart by religion and magic. "Impressive for its human insights, its unusual take on the use of magic and its fine blending of historical elements with sheer invention." (Locus) The Kingdom Of Hebrion Has Been Thrown Into Turmoil, Following Its Release From The Clutches Of The Church. Its Capital In Ruins, Its King In A Coma, Isolla, Abeleyn's Bride-to-be, And Jemilla, His Scheming Mistress, Step Into The Power Vacuum. Both Are Intent On Taking Control Of Hebrion For Themselves And A Fierce Power Struggle Ensues. To Further Complicate Things, The Explorer Richard Hawkwood Returns To Hebrion With News Of A New Continent In The West And Something Terrible Lurking In His Ship's Hold... This Third Book In The Series Continues The Acclaimed Saga Of Politics And Religion In A World Rife With Magic, Terror And War. In the east, the great fortress of Ormann Dyke is about to be overthrown by the heathen Merduks, while in the west, Hebrion's king lies in a coma, his capital in smouldering ruins. To all this the explorer Richard Hawkwood returns, but there is something terrible lurking in his ship's hold.