The Lies of Locke Lamora
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Characters (18)
| Name | Aliases | Role |
|---|---|---|
Locke Lamora A headstrong orphan turned master con artist and thief. Leader of the Gentleman Bastards, known for his quick wit and elaborate schemes. | The Thorn of Camorr, Lukas Fehrwight, Orrin Ravelle | Protagonist |
The Falconer A Bondsmage hired by the Grey King. Controls a falcon named Vestris and possesses terrifying magical abilities. | Antagonist | |
The Grey King A mysterious figure seeking revenge against Capa Barsavi for murdering his family. Uses magic and manipulation to overthrow the criminal underworld. | Capa Raza | Antagonist |
Bug The youngest member of the Gentleman Bastards and Locke's apprentice. Eager to prove himself. | Bertilion Gadek | Supporting |
Calo Sanza One of the Sanza twins, a jack-of-all-trades member of the Gentleman Bastards known for his humour and versatility. | Supporting | |
Capa Barsavi The crime lord of Camorr who maintains the Secret Peace with the Duke. Rules the criminal underworld with an iron fist. | Vencarlo Barsavi | Supporting |
Don Lorenzo Salvara A minor nobleman of Camorr and Locke Lamora's primary mark in the opening con of the novel. Genuinely decent and trusting, which makes him the perfect target for the Gentleman Bastards' elaborate scheme. | Supporting | |
Doña Sofia Salvara Wife of Don Lorenzo Salvara. Sharper and more suspicious than her husband, she is less easily taken in by the Gentleman Bastards' con. | Supporting | |
Dona Vorchenza An elderly, razor-sharp dowager countess of Amberglass who conceals her role as the duke's spymaster (the Spider) behind a facade of grandmotherly eccentricity. | Supporting | |
Father Chains The founder and mentor of the Gentleman Bastards. Posed as a blind priest while training young thieves in the arts of deception. | The Eyeless Priest | Supporting |
Galdo Sanza One of the Sanza twins, identical to Calo. Member of the Gentleman Bastards known for debauchery and a broad skill set. | Supporting | |
Jean Tannen Locke's best friend and the muscle of the Gentleman Bastards. A skilled fighter with twin hatchets called the Wicked Sisters, but also well-read and gentle-natured. | Major | |
Nazca Barsavi Daughter of Capa Barsavi, the crime lord of Camorr. Intelligent and capable, she is being groomed to succeed her father in the criminal underworld. | Supporting | |
Anjais Barsavi Capa Barsavi's stocky elder son, competent but lacking the subtlety his father wishes for. | Minor | |
Conte Don Salvara's sun-wrinkled, wiry former soldier who serves as the Salvaras' loyal bodyguard and protector. | Minor | |
Ibelius A Collegium-trained physiker working as a dog-leech in Camorr who tends to Locke and Jean after the Echo Hole disaster. | Minor | |
Pachero Barsavi Capa Barsavi's tall, slender younger son with a bookish disposition. | Minor | |
Stephen Reynart A tall, fair-haired captain in the Nightglass Company who serves as Dona Vorchenza's chief operative and link to the Midnighters. | Minor |
Groups (2)
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Barsavi Crime Family | Faction |
| Gentleman Bastards | Faction |
History
| Date | Event | Details |
|---|---|---|
27 June 2006 | Publication | Received as one of the most impressive fantasy debuts of its decade, with critics praising the intricate plotting, the richness of the Camorr setting, and the wit and warmth of the central relationship between Locke and Jean. It won the Locus Award for Best First Novel in 2007 and was widely compared to the work of Scott Lynch's acknowledged influences including Leiber and Dumas. The novel attracted a devoted readership that has remained loyal through the series' irregular publication schedule. |
2007 | Award Nominated | Locus Award Fantasy novel category, 22nd place |
2007 | Award Nominated |