A Dueler's Fate: Fate

This is a character-driven story of legacy, betrayal, and romance is set in a medieval-inspired world where political decisions are settled by blade. It will appeal to fansof Andrea Stewart’s The Bone Shard Daughter and Scott Lynch’s The Lies of LockeLamora.Amis Hastings was born into a revered dueling family where honor is earned with steel.But when his older brother is wrongfully executed and branded a murderer, Amis mustchoose between loyalty to his family and his pursuit of the truth. His only clue was anancient book his brother left behind, filled with cryptic passages, forgotten history, andveiled warnings.As he searches for answers, Amis is drawn into the ranks of a powerful dueling guildwith its political ambitions. Torn between duty, love, and blood, Amis uncovers a chillingreality. A cunning manipulator has been orchestrating events from the shadows, and hisfamilies downfall may only be the beginning.A Dueler’s Fate stands alone but has strong series potential. It explores themes ofloyalty, political corruption, and the personal cost of vengeance in a world where justiceis determined by who survives the duel. The underlying theme throughout the book isyoung, hopeless romantics who will do anything for their love. Read more