The continuation of a powerful new fantasy adventure filled with
dark magic and deadly intrigue, from the worldwide bestselling
author of the SAGA OF THE PLIOCENE EXILE. King Conrig Ironcrown now
rules the entire island of High Blenholme. But the peace he
achieved after ruthlessly uniting its four quarrelling kingdoms
into a Sovereignty is about to be challenged by enemies both mortal
and supernatural. Rumours abound that his vengeful first wife,
Maudrayne, believed to have committed suicide when she discovered
his infidelity, is in fact still alive and about to reveal a secret
that could cost Conrig his throne. A more tangible threat is posed
by the ambitious sorcerer Beynor, and his crony, Conrig's
traitorous former alchymist Kilian, who have stolen a trove of
currently inactive moonstones capable of drawing tremendous power
from the mysterious supernatural Beaconfolk. After initiating a
civil war, the pair hope to utilize this power to vanquish Conrig's
fatally divided realm and rule it themselves. The King's unlikely
champion is his royal intelligencer, Deveron, a young man secretly
possessed of magical talents. But Deveron is torn between his
loyalty to the iron-willed king and his own conscience. The
resulting clash involves not only human beings, but also the
ancient races who inhabited High Blenholme before them - and who
now intend to take back their lost homeland.
General
Imprint: |
HarperCollins Publishers
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
October 2005 |
First published: |
October 2005 |
Authors: |
Julian May
|
Dimensions: |
178 x 112 x 30mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Mass Market
|
Pages: |
502 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-00-712323-0 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
Genre fiction >
Fantasy
|
LSN: |
0-00-712323-X |
Barcode: |
9780007123230 |
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