The iron wars - Paul Kearney

The Kingdom of Hebrion has been thrown into turmoil, following its release from the clutches of the Church. Its capital in ruins, its king in a coma,
Isolla, Abeleyn?s bride-to-be, and Jemilla, his scheming mistress, step into the power vacuum. Both are intent on taking control of Hebrion for themselves and a fierce power struggle ensues. To further complicate things, the explorer Richard Hawkwood returns to Hebrion with news of a new continent in the west and something terrible lurking in his ship?s hold?

This third book in the series continues the acclaimed saga of politics and religion in a world rife with magic, terror and war.