Confidante — E.M. Prazeman

A dying man's heart can still be broken.

Mark Seaton must uncover the conspiracy that threatens his fledgling nation before a rare poison claims his life. To do so, he needs to return to the city he fled, and face the men who may have been responsible for his mother's murder.

In a world of intrigue, poison, and pistols-at-dawn, where magic is bound to masks and men's souls are bound together by arcane rites, a dying man struggles to save his country.

There are many things more precious than life to lose.

"In Confidante, Book Two of the Lord Jester's Legacy, Prazeman demonstrates mastery of the trade yet again. Each character is magnificently realized and flawlessly written. Take a multifarious plot, spice liberally with intrigue, add a dash of delightful pacing, and you have a formula for a satisfying and unforgettable read." â€" Lawrence Kane, ForeWord Magazine