About the book: 2004 / Sethra Lavode is a continuation of the musketeer saga begun by the Paths of the Dead and the Lord of Castle Black. Sethra is the oldest person in the Dragerjan Empire, a military genius and expert in magic, whose history stretches back to prehistoric times. And now, after a long absence, the living corpse of Sethra Lavode, the Enchantress of Mount Dzur, once again interferes in the affairs of the Empire, Khaavren, Pal, Tazendra and Airich, as well as their children and friends. The Empire is in ruins. On the site of the City of Drageira, the Small Sea of ​​Amorphia was formed. Trade has come to a standstill, bandits rule the roads, and the Plague is gathering a bountiful harvest among the population. One of the ambitious Dragonlords decides to restore the Empire and make himself Emperor. But unknown to him, the real heir from the House of Phoenix, Zarika, is returning the Imperial Orb from the Paths of the Dead. Sethra Lavode plans to place Zarika on the throne. And this entails a fierce, decisive battle of magic and steel, which Stephen Brust talks about in this book, the last part of the Romance of Khaavren.