Publisher's Synopsis
Masters of the Guild is a novel written by L. Lamprey. The book is a work of fiction that revolves around the story of a group of skilled craftsmen who belong to a powerful guild. The guild is known for its expertise in crafting the finest weapons, armor, and other metalwork. The story follows the journey of the guild's members as they navigate through the challenges of their craft, which includes fierce competition and political intrigue.The protagonist of the story is a young apprentice named William, who is eager to learn the trade and become a master craftsman. Along the way, he meets a diverse cast of characters, including his fellow apprentices, the guild's leaders, and their rivals. As William progresses through the ranks of the guild, he learns the secrets of their craft and becomes embroiled in the guild's power struggles.The novel is set in a medieval world, and Lamprey provides vivid descriptions of the settings and characters. The book is also a commentary on the nature of power and the corrupting influence it can have on individuals and institutions. The story is engaging and fast-paced, with plenty of action and intrigue to keep readers engaged.Overall, Masters of the Guild is an entertaining and thought-provoking novel that will appeal to fans of historical fiction, fantasy, and adventure stories.It was not long after sunset when old Grimaud, Count Thibaut's gooseherd, was aroused from a light sleep by a fluttering at his window. He found huddled on the sill a small dun pigeon under whose wing nestled a roll of writing. According to instructions, he took it at once to Sir Gualtier Giffard, who found therein Ranulph's statement of the tragedy impending at Montfaucon.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.