Vaine Gloriole (French)

What begins as a seemingly straightforward assignment quickly unravels into a web of conspiracies, betrayals, and deadly threats. With the long-awaited prospect of retirement hanging in the balance, Cain finds himself drawn into a situation whose consequences extend far beyond a single forge world.

Assassination attempts, encounters with rebellious Skitarii, and signs of corruption within the ranks of the Adeptus Mechanicus are only the beginning. Behind these events lurks a hidden mastermind, manipulating the crisis from the shadows and pursuing a plan that could reshape Imperial authority throughout the Damocles Gulf.

Capturing everything readers love about the Ciaphas Cain series, this novel combines military action, mystery, political intrigue, and sharp humour. Cain’s ongoing struggle between self-preservation and unwanted heroism provides a distinctive perspective on the grim darkness of the far future, creating a story that is both entertaining and full of high-stakes tension.

• Black Library novel featuring Ciaphas Cain
• Investigation on a newly founded forge world
• Adeptus Mechanicus-focused storyline
• Features rebellious Skitarii forces
• Political intrigue, heresy, and conspiracy
• Threat to the Damocles Gulf region
• Action-packed military mystery
• Set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe

A thrilling new Ciaphas Cain adventure where every attempt to avoid danger only draws the legendary commissar deeper into a galaxy-spanning conspiracy.