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Gavril Nagarian, Lord Drakhaon of Azhkendir, is believed dead - perished in the heat of battle. Yet he still lives, and is entrusted with a sacred mission: to rescue the aged Magus, who has been kidnapped and in whose possession are the five priceless rubies that compose the fabled Tears of Artamon. Ancient law decrees that whoever possesses the stones has the power to impose his will over the Empire of New Rossiya. But the task exacts a cost. The drakhaoul that destroyed his forebears has penetrated Gavril's psyche and is gaining power over his soul. As these dark forces seek immortality inside him, so Gavril must feed on the blood of innocents - or die. Toppled by the loss of the Tears of Artamon, Emperor Eugene of Tielen is tormented by his own daemon, but he must defend his lands against King Enguerrand of Francia who claims ownership of the Tears. Yet both men share a common goal: to destroy Gavril Nagarian and the Drakhaoul that lives within him once and for all. Ingenious and unforgettable, "Children of the Serpent Gate" delivers a thrilling conclusion to the epic trials of a man of honour in a world in chaos - one that can only be laid to rest by an Emperor's Tears.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #159716 in Books
• Published on: 2006-09-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 752 pages

From the Back Cover
Haunted by the daemon that claims his soul, Gavril Nagarian must confront those who would destroy his world and all that he holds dear…

The triumphant conclusion to The Tears of Artamon.

‘Everything about the Tears of Artamon trilogy oozes quality. . .an emotional firecracker of a tale’SFX


‘Action-packed. . .Sarah Ash puts her conflicted protagonists through the wringer, builds the tension to a satisfying climax, and neatly ties up all the loose ends’Starburst

‘Darkly delicious. . .a deeply textured read that I found utterly entrancing.’
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About the Author
SARAH ASH trained as a musician and is the author of six much-praised fantasy novels: Moths to a Flame, Songspinners, The Lost Child, Lord of Snow and Shadows, Prisoner of Ironsea Tower and now Children of the Serpent Gate. She runs the library in a local primary school, has two grown-up sons and lives in Beckenham, Kent, with her husband. To find out more about Sarah Ash, visit her website at www.sarah-ash.com