The Walls of Dalgorod (The Chronicles of Rostogov #1)
Book ONE of The Chronicles of Rostogov
by Benjamin Sperduto
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Pub Date Feb 09 2015 | Archive Date Apr 10 2017
Description
**To celebrate the upcoming release of Book 2 of The Chronicles of Rostogov, we'd like to invite you to read the first book in the series.**
The Volodarid dynasty has reigned over the harsh steppes of Rostogov for four strife-ridden generations. Regicide and civil war have become almost as regular an occurrence as the deadly winters that sheath the land in snow and ice for much of the year.
Serafima Vladekovna is the latest scion of her line to sit upon the throne in the great fortress city of Dalgorod, but her cousins have yet to set aside their own ambitions. When she is forced to rely on their military support to protect Rostogov’s frontier from invasion, she finds herself even more vulnerable to their schemes.
After a mysterious assassination attempt leaves Serafima’s body crippled and her mind trapped in a timeless netherworld, the strongest of her cousins, Kirill Voisilovich, moves to claim the throne for himself, no matter the cost. As the freezing winter draws nearer, the fate of Rostogov rests in the hands of Gerasim Makarovich, an inexperienced soldier who has taken command of Serafima’s battered army in a desperate attempt to defend the walls of Dalgorod.
A Note From the Publisher
The heirs of the Volodarid dynasty dominate the city states of Rostogov, but each of them ultimately desires to reign over the great city of Dalgorod. When the Volodarids take up arms to contest the throne, civil war threatens to consume the realm. This time, however, something is different. An ancient evil more powerful than any redhanded usurper or foreign invader stirs in the darkness, seeking to reclaim its long lost dominion over Rostogov. Can the heirs of Volodar put aside their hatred for one another to protect the realm from this dark power or will their petty rivalries condemn it to utter desolation?
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781620076590 |
| PRICE | $17.99 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Lisa N, Reviewer
It took me awhile to finally get into this book, about 30%, but once I got past the big battle scenes I was hooked. It's some of the best writing in this type of genre, that I've seen in years. The build up of characters is great. Love them or hate them, they were all well rounded. I can't wait to read the next couple of books. I received this copy through Netgalley, and Curiosity Quills Press. Yep, I'd recommend this book and author.
Rob v, Reviewer
What took me so long before I started reading this book? The cover! From the start on I disliked it and after reading this book I definitely feel it's needs a cover redo just to do justice to the story and storytelling. The book, the story, is great! It's detailed, it has speed, might take some time before it grasps you but when it does it won't let go.
What a great debut! Great attempt of bringing Russian history and fiction together.
But please redo the cover!
