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In this detailed alternate-history fantasy epic, a race of Holekhor passes through a world gate and conquers Cromwell's England. The occupying Holekhor general, Dhon Do, and his half-English son straddle the two cultures, trying to soften the brutal effects of war and Holekhor religious intolerance. The broad, cinematic scope and engaging characters draw in readers to examine issues of power, faith, and loyalty.