Philip Hamm

Sands of Arroba Philip Hamm

Eon 'Fadge' Dirigent, Marquis of Ytterbia, is over-privileged, over-educated and over-weight. He returns home after three years at the University of Rhyton to marry his fiancé of twenty years but as soon as she sees him, she calls him fat. He calls her arrogant. The Royal Court is appalled. The engagement is off. To avoid further humiliation, Fadge's father finds him a position with the diplomatic corps. But a simple task to claim unpaid taxes from Baron Yataghan of Quathlamba, turns into a fight for his life. On his journey, he discovers giant insects, mysterious ships and a conspiracy to bring back an ancient enemy. He also discovers love among the sands of Arroba.