Back in print after a decade, Brokedown Palace is a stand-alone fantasy in the world of Steven Brust's bestselling Vlad Taltos novels.
Once upon a time…far to the East of the Dragaeran Empire, four brothers ruled in Fenario:
King Laszlo, a good man?though perhaps a little mad; Prince Andor, a clever man?though perhaps a little shallow; Prince Vilmos, a strong man?though perhaps a little stupid; and Prince Miklos, the youngest brother, perhaps a little?no, a lot-stubborn.
Once upon a time there were four brothers?and a goddess, a wizard, an enigmatic talking stallion, a very hungry dragon?and a crumbling, broken-down palace with hungry jhereg circling overhead. And then…