Among Wolves
Nancy K. Wallace
Young Devin Roché is about to graduate as an Archivist from the prestigious Llisé’s University, and there is just one more task he wants to complete – to preserve a complete history of Llisé.The history of Llisé and its fifteen provinces are a peaceful affair, filled with harmony, resolution and a rich oral tradition of storytelling. Nothing untoward ever happens in this peaceful land. Or does it?Trainee archivist Devin Roché has just taken his finals at the prestigious Académie. As the sixth son of the ruler of Llisé, his future is his own, and so he embarks on an adventure to memorize stories chronicling the history of each province.As Devin begins his journey with only his best friend Gaspard and their guardian Marcus, he hears rumors of entire communities suddenly disappearing without a trace and of Master Bards being assassinated in the night.As the three companions get closer to unearthing the truth behind these mysteries, they can’t help but wonder whether it is their pursuit that has led to them.But if that is the case, what do Llisé and Devin’s father have to hide?
Among Wolves
Book One of The Wolves of Llisé
NANCY K. WALLACE
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First published in Great Britain by HarperVoyager 2015
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Among Wolves is dedicated to my family.
My husband, Dennie: without his love and support I would never have become a writer. My daughter, Mollie, who provides technical assistance, and my daughter, Elizabeth, the most tireless and dedicated proofreader ever! I cannot thank you enough for believing in me even when I didn’t believe in myself
Table of Contents
Cover (#u81a76df6-f86c-5d5f-b5f8-66a4142f3032)
Title Page (#uba02528d-c04a-586e-a2f8-003beac0c19c)
Copyright (#u7ee5f120-3f43-57aa-b579-db6b10a9251c)
Dedication (#u541b1e27-9092-5f7f-a5d0-0b36e317a918)
CHAPTER 1: The Beginning (#ucabbc354-4b7b-5a9f-8832-71dab3e2e476)
CHAPTER 2: Leaving Viénne (#ud2a158af-4e8a-5ec0-902e-2ff6922b8774)
CHAPTER 3: The Marie Lisette (#ue9a4e5e1-84a7-532d-99c6-643434575ec5)
CHAPTER 4: Allies and Adversaries (#uf59f9817-f142-588a-a4c1-f3bfc7d182f3)
CHAPTER 5: Rough Seas (#u4af446d2-0b95-5e3c-ab68-08167c8e6fd6)
CHAPTER 6: Revelations (#u3ba53463-7881-523f-ad61-395e33e64a80)
CHAPTER 7: Snow in Ombria (#u9b221cc1-7c54-5f23-a19b-537409ebfaaf)
CHAPTER 8: The Stones of Ombria (#u489c0d4f-12ba-5b63-82c1-d6bb2788ed12)
CHAPTER 9: Night in Briseé (#uaa939537-2219-5a0e-8de4-d45a2936f8ec)
CHAPTER 10: Divided Loyalties (#litres_trial_promo)
CHAPTER 11: Suspicion (#litres_trial_promo)
CHAPTER 12: Armand Vielle (#litres_trial_promo)
CHAPTER 13: Inconsistencies and Allegations (#litres_trial_promo)
CHAPTER 14: “Lisette’s Lament” (#litres_trial_promo)
CHAPTER 15: A Bard’s Life (#litres_trial_promo)
CHAPTER 16: Mäìte (#litres_trial_promo)
CHAPTER 17: Night Terrors (#litres_trial_promo)
CHAPTER 18: “Emeline” (#litres_trial_promo)
CHAPTER 19: The Forêt d’Halatte (#litres_trial_promo)
CHAPTER 20: Among Wolves (#litres_trial_promo)
CHAPTER 21: The Beast of Gévaudan (#litres_trial_promo)
CHAPTER 22: Unavoidable Delays (#litres_trial_promo)
