Three novels from the "Earth Circle" series, returning the heroes of the "First Law" trilogy by fantasy legend Joe Abercrombie.

The influential Duke Orso cannot allow the mercenary Monza Mercatto, the Serpent of Talin, leader of the Thousand Swords, to seize power . Having lost her brother and miraculously survived, she makes a deal with thieves, actors and murderers to take revenge on the traitor. Three days. One battle. Alliance against the North.

Under the impassive gaze of stone idols, the time has come to decide what war is: the threshold of peace or a crude craft, a severe test or a rare opportunity to change the balance of political forces. Return honor to the battlefield, fight for power, weave intrigues and aim for Heroes.

Happiness seekers from all surrounding lands rush to the Far Country in search of profit. There is no single power here and the rule of the strong prevails. Gold drives you crazy, and the future belongs to the Union. Country of Gold, Red Country.