Books · Question
In The Lies Of Locke Lamora, what does "Lamora" mean in Throne Therin?
Answer
Shadow
The story behind the answer
In Scott Lynch’s The Lies of Locke Lamora, “Lamora” is a word in the old courtly tongue, Throne Therin, meaning “shadow.” It perfectly fits Locke, leader of the Gentleman Bastards, whose genius lies in moving unseen and deceiving both thieves and nobles.
Throne Therin is the refined remnant of the long-fallen Therin Throne empire’s language, and Lynch often uses it to hide character clues in plain sight. Memory tip: Lamora = Locke who Lurks—L for Locke, L for Lurking in the shadows.