The Republic of Thieves is a fantasy novel by American writer Scott Lynch, the third book in the Gentleman Bastard Sequence series.

They can work with her faction of the Bondsmagi in order to rig elections in exchange for money and Locke's life.

Sabetha and Locke meet when they are still part of the Shade's Hill gang under the Thiefmaker and she's charged with making sure he and two other troublemakers do not get caught.

One day, Locke returns to Shade's Hill to hear from the older children that Sabetha has drowned and he will never see her again.

He is unable to help, but Locke and Jean soon have a party of thieves beating them due to kidnapping the physiker.

They can work with her faction of the Bondsmagi in order to rig elections, in favor of the Deep Roots Party, in exchange for money and Locke's life.

During the healing, Locke sees his dead associate, Bug, with blackened eyes warning him.

After a multiple day journey back to the Karthain, Locke and Sabetha make a truce for the safety of themselves and Jean to prevent issues and ensure a good show for the Bondsmagi.

One of Locke's schemes plays out and a key Black Iris member changes his position to neutral making the final result 9 – 9 – 1.