In the action-packed sequel to The Red Knight, Miles Cameron weaves an epic tale of magic and mercenaries, war and evil, politics and intrigue. Loyalty costs money, but betrayal is free. When the Emperor is taken hostage, the demand for the services of the Red Knight and his men becomes extremely high, and they themselves find themselves surrounded by the enemy. The country is in turmoil, the capital is under siege, and victory will not be easy. But the Red Knight has a plan. The question is, will he be able to simultaneously fight on the fronts of political, magical, love and the battlefield as such? The adventure continues - read the second book of Miles Cameron's epic medieval saga “Son of the Traitor.”