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Violence
Some
Crime violence and some physical danger
Language
Barely any
Mild language
Sexual Content
Barely any
Brief romantic content
Substance Use
Barely any
Drinking in port-city settings
Emotional Intensity
Barely any
Themes of corruption, justice, and the work of someone who chooses to keep the peace
What this book is about
The second Beka Cooper novel takes Beka to Port Caynn to investigate a flood of counterfeit coins threatening the realm's economy. Pierce's historical fantasy protagonist is smart, determined, and surrounded by a richly developed world. A satisfying middle-book that expands the setting.
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Crime violence
Fantasy world gambling/underworld content
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