The Sword of the Lictor

Extract: "Sword of the Lictor" is the third installment of the Book of the New Sun. It continues the journey of Severian, a torturer who cannot seem to find his place in the world. The story picks up with him in the destination of his exile journey. Once again, he shows mercy to a "client", necessitating another flee from possible indictment and more progress on returning the Claw of the Conciliator to its rightful guardians...