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Violence
Some
Some violence in the political intrigue and schemes
Language
A lot
Strong profanity throughout; Lynch's characters speak with consistent vulgarity
Sexual Content
Some
Adult romantic content as Locke and Sabetha's history is revealed
Substance Use
Barely any
Some drinking in the fantasy setting
Emotional Intensity
Some
The manipulation of players and voters — and the deeper question of whether Locke and Sabetha can trust each other — drives the novel's personal tension
What this book is about
The third Gentleman Bastard novel finds Locke and Jean coerced into running the political campaign for one faction in the city of Karthain, while their opponents hire Sabetha — the woman Locke has loved since childhood and hasn't seen in years. Lynch's con-artist fantasy delivers its characteristic plotting within plotting, with the personal stakes of the Locke-Sabetha relationship adding emotional weight. The series' signature strong language continues throughout.
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