A Scattering of Leaves Book One:
The Mantle of the Past
The King of Kings has fallen. His vast domain teeters on the brink of civil war as his generals squabble over his legacy, conquered peoples plot rebellion and old foes seek to reassert themselves.
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The dust has only just begun to settle on the conquests of Tekolger, King of the Doldun, who exploded out of the east to forge an empire not seen since before the ancient cataclysm known as the Dusk. His body has not yet been brought home, his armies have not yet returned from his final campaign, but already plots have begun, factions are forming, and rivalries ancient and new are starting to stir, each eyeing the mantle of his throne.
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All the while old powers thought long passed into memory, or simply fictions of fevered imaginations, are once again troubling the minds of men and showing themselves on the fringes of civilisation.
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Will the rise of the Doldun prove to be a false dawn? Or will the conquests of the King usher in a new age of peace and prosperity for Kolgennon.
The Mantle of the Past is a remarkable work of historical fantasy that will appeal to fans of epic sagas and richly detailed worlds. D’Ambra’s meticulous world-building and deep character explorations create a compelling narrative that rewards attentive readers.
The Mantle of the Past...is an excellent example of how to create a world and make it work within the confines of the story. In this book, readers will discover a captivating and ambitious story that requires careful analysis.
Appendix
To accompany your reading of the Mantle of the Past, and enhance your understanding of the world of Kolgennon, below are links to an appendices outlining the various states, kingdoms and empires of the world as they are in the 865th year after the fall of old Kolbos and list of characters related to those realms.