The Penitent (Forgotten Fragments, #2)
(By Robyn Abbott)
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- Having spent ten years fighting someone else’s battles, Jehan can finally return to his wife and children, to the home he built years ago in the sunny, mountain village of Odile.
- Having struggled and thrived as a single mother, Luthra can finally breathe easy knowing her son won't be called to the battlefront.
- And fourteen-year-old Taspar can finally meet the father he's never known.
Everyone wants to be a family again, but that's not as simple as it sounds. The returned conscripts are gruff and vulgar; they slip into the usurper's language without thinking, refuse to drink water for fear of poison, and some, it is rumoured, have even taken the usurper's heretical fire goddess into their hearts.
It's not long before there's talk of war wraiths—demonic spirits that haunt the battlefield and follow soldiers home from war, convincing them to commit heresy. Harbouring wraiths is a punishable offense and accusations need scant evidence to be taken seriously, meaning an allegation could easily get rid of a problematic husband or perhaps an entire band of warriors, if needed.
And when villagers start noticing sinister flickers at the edges of their vision, some are left wondering if the war is really over at all...
From bestselling dark fantasy author Robyn Abbott comes a brutal and compelling look at the aftermath of the epic battles the fantasy genre is known for. Set in a Mediterranean-inspired world, brimming with folklore, magic, and heartbreakingly human characters, The Penitent is perfect for fans of Richard Swan and John Gwynne.
Tropes include: found family, small-town hysteria, gothic haunting, band of warriors, getting the band back together”
