The Gray Lion - Joey Oliver

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Résumé :

In a kingdom ruled by a ruthless monarch, two brothers are torn apart by royal decree-one forced into military service, the other left behind to nurture a growing rebellion.

Kain Villairo, son of a legendary rebel, is conscripted into the Royal Army of Nymea as a child. Under the tutelage of the fearsome Royal Hand, Sir Drake, he transforms from a reluctant recruit into the kingdom's deadliest warrior. Rising through the ranks to become a general, Kain serves the very crown that executed his father, his loyalty to King Alastor seemingly unshakable.

Meanwhile, his twin brother Bruce remains in their village, eventually continuing their father's legacy by igniting a rebellion against the crown. As famine spreads through the kingdom and tensions rise, the two brothers find themselves on opposite sides of a brewing civil war.

When a devastating betrayal forces Kain to question everything he's fought for, he must confront the brutal truth of what he's become. Trapped between duty, family, and vengeance, Kain faces an impossible choice that will determine not only his fate but the future of the entire kingdom.

The Gray Lion is a gripping tale of brotherhood, betrayal, and redemption, exploring how power corrupts and how the monsters we fight can sometimes become the monsters we are. Epic in scope yet intimately personal, this novel delves into the devastating costs of war and the blurred lines between hero and villain.

If you enjoyed The First Law trilogy, The Broken Empire series, and The Poppy War, you'll love The Gray Lion.