The Song of the Shrike. Renaissance

All of Gauthier's life was a lie, which he is now unwilling to tolerate. Jerome is no longer willing to remain in the shadows and go with the flow. Only Scaryel continues to ruthlessly pursue his goals, treading on others, sweeping everything aside in his path. It has become too cramped for purebreds, half-breeds, and the lower classes in Octavia. Great changes are coming. The Renaissance is coming.