Steel and Legend
(2025)(The second book in the Tales from the Sapphire Sea series)
A novel by Nick Clausen
She carries a secret that could ignite an empire. But first, she’ll have to survive it.
Disguised as a servant in a small expedition, Alexia journeys south into enemy territory—through desert plains, forgotten ruins, and lands where the line between myth and memory begins to blur. Each night brings her closer to the truth—and to the people she was raised to hate.
But this group is not what she expected. Some are devout, some disillusioned. Some carry weapons. Others carry secrets. One of them may already suspect who she really is.
As war brews in the shadows and old legends stir, Alexia must decide what she's willing to risk—not just for the mission, but for the chance to shape a different future—one forged in loyalty instead of blood.
Epic, harrowing, and richly human, Steel and Legend is the second book in a powerful trilogy about survival, faith, and the weight of the past. For fans of Mulan, The Eagle, and The Poppy War.
Genre: Fantasy
Disguised as a servant in a small expedition, Alexia journeys south into enemy territory—through desert plains, forgotten ruins, and lands where the line between myth and memory begins to blur. Each night brings her closer to the truth—and to the people she was raised to hate.
But this group is not what she expected. Some are devout, some disillusioned. Some carry weapons. Others carry secrets. One of them may already suspect who she really is.
As war brews in the shadows and old legends stir, Alexia must decide what she's willing to risk—not just for the mission, but for the chance to shape a different future—one forged in loyalty instead of blood.
Epic, harrowing, and richly human, Steel and Legend is the second book in a powerful trilogy about survival, faith, and the weight of the past. For fans of Mulan, The Eagle, and The Poppy War.
Genre: Fantasy
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