Master of All Arts, Conqueror of Love

Frank Cole was raised at Berge Sanctum and holds one of five betrothal tokens, promised to Linda Todd. After his sect is thrown into upheaval he comes down the mountain to Toxra to complete the marriage. The Todds see his plain clothes, tear up the contract in public and insult him. Frank ends the engagement himself. The grandfather of Linda Todd's rival for the title of the city's finest beauty sees something in him and offers his granddaughter instead. Frank has medical skill and strength that nobody in Toxra expects. He uses them, takes the side of people the powerful families push around, and draws several clans into backing him. Four women become caught up with him while his real background comes out a piece at a time.