Author: Scott Lynch
The Lies of Locke Lamora is the first book in Scott Lynch’s Gentleman Bastard series, an intricate and thrilling fantasy novel set in the Venetian-inspired city of Camorr. The story follows Locke Lamora, an orphan turned master con artist, and his crew of thieves, the Gentleman Bastards. While they meticulously craft elaborate schemes to rob the city’s wealthy elite, their world is thrown into chaos when a ruthless new player, the Grey King, arrives with a deadly agenda. As alliances are tested and betrayals unfold, Locke must navigate treacherous waters, outwit his foes, and protect those he loves in a high-stakes game of deception and survival.
Summary:
In the ancient city of Camorr, a place of towering alchemical glass structures and labyrinthine canals, crime and politics intertwine in a delicate balance. The city is ruled by the powerful Duke Nicovante, but its criminal underworld is dominated by Capa Barsavi, a ruthless crime lord who ensures that thieves and scoundrels abide by the secret peace—a rule that prohibits them from targeting the nobility. Amidst this web of deception...
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