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Gr 9 Up—After being born with the infirmity that runs through his family and earning the nickname "monstrous" as a baby, Pheris Mostrus Erondites has grown up aware of his own limitations and vulnerabilities, from his bad leg and arm as well as his inability to communicate verbally. Pheris is as surprised as anyone when he is named Baron Erondites's heir and sent to the Attolian court to serve as an attendant to the king of Attolia, Eugenides. Years of fear and caution have taught Pheris how to play the fool and hide in plain sight, but even he can't escape Eugenides's notice as the Lit...Log In or Sign Up to Read More