Best served cold

About “Best served cold”

Monza Murcatto is a soldier who profits from war. Her successes make her popular, which worries her employer. After being betrayed and left for dead, she suffers serious injuries and loses her brother. She vows to kill seven men, including Duke Orso, who tried to have her killed. Orso hopes to become king by ending civil wars in Styria but miscalculates the consequences of his actions. The novel is part of Joe Abercrombie's First Law Trilogy. It features dark humor and vivid combat scenes. Critics praise the book for its originality and intense storytelling.