The Blade Itself

In a gritty world shaped by war, Inquisitor Glokta is a tortured figure who inflicts pain on others while battling his own bitterness and physical limitations. Captain Jezal dan Luthar, a self-absorbed nobleman, prefers a life of leisure and deception over honourable pursuits. Meanwhile, Logen Ninefingers, a legendary warrior with a violent past, finds himself in a precarious situation as he confronts an old enemy while grappling with his instincts for survival. These characters navigate treachery and moral ambiguity in a tale that explores the darker sides of ambition and revenge.