Katharine Kerr

Gebundenes Buch

Sword of Fire

Beschreibung

This first novel of an epic fantasy trilogy reintroduces readers to the beloved and bestselling world of Deverry, blending magic, politics, and adventure in an unforgettable setting. The bards are the people's voice--and their sword. All over the kingdom of Deverry, the common people are demanding reform of the corrupt law courts. In Aberwyn, the situation catches fire when Gwerbret Ladoic, second in authority only to the High King, allows a bard to starve to death rather than hear their grievances. Guildwoman Alyssa, a student at the local scholars' collegium, and Lady Dovina, the gwerbret's own daughter, know that evidence exists to overthrow the so-called traditional legal system, if they can only get it into the right hands. The powerful lords will kill anyone who threatens their privileges. To retrieve the proof, Alyssa must make a dangerous journey that will either change her life forever--or end it.

Autor

Katharine Kerr lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband, his caregiver, and a cat.  Although she spent her childhood in a Great Lakes industrial city, she became a confirmed Californian at age nine, when her family relocated there. She’s the author of the Deverry series of epic fantasies, the Nola O’Grady series of light-hearted contemporary fantasy, the “Runemaster” duo, and a few science fiction works, mostly notably SNARE. Her website is www.deverry.com

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Astra Publishing House
• Seitenzahl: 384
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. Februar 2020
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 240mm x 165mm x 37mm
• Gewicht: 568g
• ISBN-13: 9780756413675
• ISBN-10: 0756413672
• Artikelnr.: 56883036

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Praise for Sword of Fire:

'Kerr is an excellent writer, her stories live and breathe - exciting, unpredictable, and engaging in equal measure.'
Mark Lawrence

'Billed as the first novel in a brand-new trilogy, SWORD OF FIRE is a great jumping off point for new and existing readers alike and provides an intelligent and emotional new story that truly has something to say
Sci Fi Now

'Katharine Kerr makes a captivating return, delivering an enticing new story full of adventure and political intrigue.'
British Fantasy Society

"A welcome return to a long-beloved world that also takes the story in a fresh direction." KIRKUS

"Blending magic, politics, and adventure in an unforgettable

setting" THE ARCHED DOORWAY

"A great place for new readers to jump into the story with, or for us veterans to dive back into the series." THE ARCHED DOORWAY

"Escapism of the highest quality"
Bookpage

Praise for Katharine Kerr and the Deverry novels:

'A fantastic plot which turns a simple story into something far more original ... a cracking read ... engrossing' SFX

'A criminally under-rated and overlooked epic fantasy sequence [with] a keen sense of history, well drawn characters, and a complex plot' Kate Elliott, author of the Spiritwalker Trilogy

'An unusually scholarly writer of fantasy' TELEGRAPH

'Much as I dislike comparing anything to The Lord of the Rings, I have to admit that on this occasion it's justified' INTERZONE

'Kerr is a master of her trade...She has created a world that might very well go on for ever, and this one reader sincerely hopes it does' VECTOR

'An extensive and complete world, whose endlessly fascinating details grow book by book' STARLOG