A Conspiracy of Kings

Sophos, heir to the Sounisian throne, never wanted to be a prince, much less a king. He would rather continue his studies than learn swordplay or combat. To his dismay, Sophos is his uncle’s only heir, and he has no choice—until he is kidnapped. Sold into slavery and set to work building walls for the estate of one of his uncle’s enemies, Sophos could remain anonymous for the rest of his life. That would mean that his country would crumble under the mounting conspiracy, and he realizes that he can not abandon his people. Battling his way out of slavery and through the conspirators’ army, Sophos turns to the only person he is assured will help him: his friend, Eugenides, the former Thief of Eddis and now king of Attolia.