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The Tailors of Nothing: The other side of the story about the Emperor's new clothes
Paperback
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Feb 4 2026
Pages: 438
Weight: 1.11
Height: 0.89 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
What if the Emperor's finest clothes were made of lies-and the people finally noticed?
In a decadent kingdom ruled by cruelty, vanity, and fear, three con men stumble into the most dangerous scam of their lives-one that puts them face-to-face with an Emperor who punishes truth as harshly as theft.
Jimmy is a silver-tongued rogue with more nerve than sense.
Rump is a coward trying desperately to become a man.
Terry is a musician whose flute commands more than just music.
What begins as a clever deception spirals into torture, public execution, and a rebellion that ignites an entire city.
The Tailors of Nothing is a bold, adult reimagining of The Emperor's New Clothes, told from the perspective of the liars who never expected to become legends. It blends brutal medieval fantasy, razor-sharp dialogue, dark humor, romance, and revolutionary fire into a story about courage, consequence, and choosing to stand when it matters most.
This is not a children's fairy tale.
This is a story about what happens when ordinary people decide they've had enough.
Perfect for fans of:
Dark fairy-tale retellings
Gritty medieval fantasy
Stories of rebellion and found family
Humor woven into high-stakes drama
Sometimes the truth isn't sewn with thread-
it's forged in blood, fire, and defiance.
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