num_pages: 344
description: Marion Casterline is the highwarden of Malachite an ancient beautiful city floating in a shallow sea. In the aftermath of a brutal gang war there is finally peace in the city and new life every year through the sacred ritual of Aequora. Through Aequora exiles outlaws and orphans can become citizens of Malachite. This ritual is vital to the city's survival because Malachite is populated only by males. Jean Rivard grew up in the Zanzare slums at Marion's side. As boys they were branded into the violent Teschio gangs ruling the criminal underworld of Malachite. Known in the slums as the Prince Jean became a spy an assassin and Marion's lover. As men they worked together to destroy the Teschio and crown Kon Sessane as magestros of the city only to drift apart after the battles were won: Jean to the Black Keep Marion to the grand halls of the Consolari. When Marion announces his engagement to Kon's son Jean is hurt and resentful. Marion is leaving him and their past behind in every possible way. Marion also believes that he's starting a new life but when a charismatic rebel leader kindles a revolt in the slums he realizes that the only man who can prevent war from devouring the city he loves is his very own prince.
language: English
title: Malachite
publisher: Bonecamp