The Wretched World. Volume 1. Book 5

"Zlydnev Mir", a novel, 2011, the first volume of the eponymous cycle.

At last, Sedy, Kudryavyi, and Malysh are no longer pawns in other people’s games. The stolen heiress of the Red Kingdom turns out to be not who she seems, and a risky adventure leads them to an empty throne. Now they have a chance that no one else has had—take the Throne and make the whole world acknowledge them.

But the Red Castle is only the beginning. The Jarl and the Warlord have brought armies to seize the crown. The barons are ready to swear an oath, but will just as quickly betray them for a bowl of stew. And behind Sedy are only six score of loyal swords, the rope of a liar, and a miracle that only a real mage can perform.

The coronation, held in pouring rain, becomes a point of no return. Three armies, three enemies, three fates converge on one field. And when, to the dais, rises not merely an heir, but the one capable of stopping the rain and making hearts speak— even the old gods fall silent in anticipation.

*Due to the large volume, the first volume was split by the reader into five parts.