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In Betrayed, Aaron Turner defied politicians, defeated child slavers, and saved an entire people from exploitation by Isabella, his adopted country. Now, ten years later, he and Isabella have parted ways. Aaron has moved across the ocean to Jutland, intending to run a men’s clothing store in the small city of Galesword. Unfortunately, his lawyer and the One God have other plans. An emperor covets him. Heads of governments abhor him. Assassins and slavers and pirates want him dead. A lot to h ...
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The final chapter where some ends get wound up, some things continue to the next book, and Aaron accepts his role as emperor of Chin.
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In this episode Helmet's body is sent on its way just before Clack voiced his opinion to Aaron, along with a challenge to duel. Zisst falls apart while finally displaying its complete and true nature. Because the Clack issue is very close to Kim's heart, she steps in and takes over, much to everyone's chagrin.…
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In this episode Aaron and crew overhear some interesting talk among those who want Aaron dead. Later, Aaron has his own interesting talk, a last talk, with Helmet Klein, the former emperor of Chin. Oh yeah, Aaron and Melna share a kiss in front of...well...everybody.
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In this episode we get to visit the Flintlow residence where David Flintlow deals with an unhappy wife after Jerry returns home, much the worse for wear. Aaron, tussels with his reluctance to rule, meets a god, and makes a decision. Back at the Flintlows, David discovers his remaining family is not so much under his thumb as he thought.…
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In this episode Jerry Flintlow goes for a ride to Londonary, bringing Vel, a couple bottles of wine, and a bag of money with him. While in Londonary he meets the conspiritors and also a fellow by the name of Aaron Turner. Neither meeting goes well for at least some people. Meanwhile, in the cave, Autumn gets a religious lesson from Seeker not long …
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In this episode Autumn gets company in her cave. Meanwhile, back at the manor, Aaron reads an interesting letter which sends him to Londonary on a hunt for his daughter.
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In this episode Melna cleans up, has an unexpected but welcome visitor, and goes to dinner with the emperor and then entire Chin contingent. While there, Kline gives her something of a shock.
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David and Jerry Flintlow agree that the kidnappers must die so no connection exists leading to them. They also agree that in order to cool the investigation into their bank, Amel, Jerry’s sister and David’s daughter, must die after writing a confession. Jerry will do the killing. Meanwhile, Julia Tremont, a child and friend of Autumn, brings Aarons…
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At the conference, Melna discovers Aaron spent a fortune on clothes and jewelry for her. When attending the conference, Melna sits with Klein, and near Bill Clack. Conference over, Clack confronts her, offering threats. Afterward, Aybarra informs Melna Klein wants to speak to her over dinner. Back in her rooms, Melna gets unwelcome visitors who als…
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The hunt continues. Aaron is in angry mode. He informs Melna that he will be sending her back to Chin to act as his representative at the conference. Missy, using her empathic Talent, pulls Kim to her and begins Kims healing from her years of emotional and physical abuse. Meanwhile the Flintlow household is in turmoil as David Flintlow takes his wi…
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Aaron and crew return to Jutland to discover chaos in his home. Many of his servants have been murdered. Autumn is kidnapped and Harvest Patton is gravely injured. Following orders, Aaron shuts down his runabout factory, but he also sets events in motion by hiring detectives and paying the local guard overtime to chase down clues. His factory worke…
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Aaron explains the reasons for his duel. He and Melna attend the conference, where he is put on the spot by Helmet Klein. Melna discovers her Talent for languages. After the conference Aaron and Melna have a run in with Bill Clack who is still wearing bandages from his encounter with Melna. Melna and Missy force/coerce Aaron to take them bird hunti…
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An angry Missy arrives. Melna learns of the duel, and Aaron regains himself.
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Aaron finally meets Helmet Klein, who happens to be paralized from the neck down. Helmet explains what he wants from Aaron. Aaron explains that he can't deliver, and leaves, feeling uncomfortable because he knows Klein always has multiple plans. Accepting food and drink from a Chin, Aaon become just drunk enough to challenge Johnston, one of the me…
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Kim finds Aaron's food is poisoned and goes hunting. Melna tries her hand at spying on the Chins and fails miserably. She is almost raped and killed, saved only by Samual Aybarra, a character from book one. Melna exacts revenge on Bill Clack, breaking his nose, and then learns everything she had been seeking by simply asking Aybarra. Things do not …
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Melna and Aaron have a heart to heart talk after which they finally consumate their marriage. Kim latches onto Aaron, becoming his shadow. Ariving at the conference, Aaron shows his temper by having the Nefran contingent ousted from their rooms. Melna learns Aaron is rich and influential.
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Aaron discovers Hal Linley will be traveling with the same caravan as Aaron. He later has lunch with Melna's siblings, finding he dislikes them just as much as they dislike him. While traveling witht the caravan Hal Linley invites Aaron to go hunting so they can have time to talk. While hunting they run across a group of enslaved people. Aaron inte…
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Aaron wakes to discover a stranger in his room. They fight. At first Aaron holds his own, but soon begins losing. When things look hopeless the stranger is struck from behind by Melna who has climbed in throgh the window. They discover the attacker is an assassin. Kicked out of his inn, Aaron spends the night in Melna's room. In the morning he is w…
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Now ashore, Aaron must face the fact that he has become a drunken coward. Vowing never again, he fights a lonely battle against alcohol. He later meets a young woman named Melna Linley who wants a pair of Aaron's pants. She admires the zipper and wants to use it to create a new clothing line. Inadvertantly, Aaron winds up on a date with her, findin…
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Desperate, Aaron tries convincing Captain Hardesty to turn the ship around and head back to Jutland so he can replace his Talent Stone. Failing, feeling desperate, he begins practicing his self-defence, both unarmed and armed. The crew finds this strange. The Little Lady is attacked by two pirate ships. During the brief exchange, before navy ship i…
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We are introduced to Melna Linley, a young man-hungry and headstrong woman, daughter of a merchant industrialist who is intent on marrying her off soon. For her part, Melna does not approve of her father's choices. They are too old and have too many wives. We next move to Kim, a younger woman of seventeen who is anything but hungry for a man. In fa…
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Aaron boards ship, the Little Lady, settles in with the crew. and is treated to a tall tale spun by Crusty Bill. Days later, during a blow which has him leaning over the ship's rail, he takes a spill and is injured. Without knowing the consequences, the crew remove the pouch containing Aaron's Talent Stone from around Aaron's neck. The Stone is rui…
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Aaron takes Autumn out to see her very first play. When leaving the theater, they discover their runabouts have been stolen. It takes longer then normal to find a cab and when they do the driver refuses to transport Aaron. Later, after teleporting to the Nightman's Arms, Aaron gets in a poker game with Fitzbeth and Hardesty, the captain of the ship…
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Aaron reads Kit's letter, learning she is living a lie by getting married a second time. Major Fitzbeth attempts convincing Aaron his presence is needed at the Chin conference, explaining that it is known Aaron and Klein are connected, that Aaron is somehow involved with Isabella's scientific surge, and that Aaron is somehow connected with the cult…
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With the factory running smooth, production up, and everything looking perfect, Missy confronts Aaron about his need to expand. Aaron agrees, but first he is going to throw a carnival for his employees and the town. Later, at the carnival, a forward woman named Vel dogs his heels, eventually leading to her accusing him of molesting her. This leads …
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While grilling Amel Bearden of the First Nation Bank about his missing funds, Missy Bayne and Jeffries arrive, demanding to see those same racords. Aaron moves on to his factory, giving orders to help set things right. Back at the manor it becomes even more apparent Missy holds a very personal grudge. We then take a trip to Nefra where Maldane, Nef…
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After digging up some money Aaron begins his physical training with his bodyguard, during which time the mystery of who broke into his apartment and spiked his wine is explained. After hearing bad news concerning Last Chance, the home of his heart, he once again drinks too much. Back in Jutland, Aaron uses one of his factory's runabouts to chase do…
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Aaron meets an old friend who appears to be rather ticked off at him. Later her reads the newspaper, learning of an international conference soon to be held to adress Helmet Klein and the Chin problem. When he goes to confer with Amanda later he learns that no good deed goes unpunished. Candy tossed into a wagon years earlier has saddled him with a…
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Aaron inspects the factory he did not know he owned only to discover chaos. New equipment has been installed. A new product has been designed, but nobody knows how to build it or how to use it. Because of this, the workers all fear for their jobs. Aaron vows to make things right for them, but problems ensue when he discovers the account set up for …
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Leaving Isabella, Aaron Turner arrives in Jutland expecting to find a small cottage and a small business waiting for him. He wants to leave politics and notoriety behind. He wants to be a normal person living a normal life. Unfortunately, Amanda Bivins, hil lawyer, has other plans for him because nothing Aaron finds upon arrival is what he expected…
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