Feist returns yet again to Midkemia, the world of his "Riftwar"
trilogy (Magician, Silverthorn, A Darkness at Sethanon), this time
focusing on the younger generation: his protagonist, Prince
Nicholas, is the son of a main character in the trilogy. As the
title suggests, the story is a generic swashbuckler, with no
pretense to great originality or depth. Sent to a frontier outpost
for a taste of the rugged life, Nicholas and his friend Harry are
thrust into danger when pirates raid the town and make off with
hostages, including the ruler's daughter. With the help of a crusty
old admiral, Amos, the boys sail off in pursuit. After a variety of
adventures - shipwreck, starvation, ambush, sorcery, and plenty of
combat - they arrive home safe, ready to assume the
responsibilities of leadership. Feist includes a full complement of
colorful supporting characters (some familiar from previous
volumes), exotic settings, and fantastic marvels - including a
dragon. Feist's large body of fans, and younger readers who haven't
seen it all before, will probably find this one exactly to their
taste. More sophisticated readers may be annoyed by the author's
plodding style, especially at such generous length. (Kirkus
Reviews)
Set ten years after the events in "Prince of the Blood", this book
is a remarkable adventure of mystery and magic. In Amos Trask's
ship, Prince Nicholas and Squire Harry set sail for a friendly
visit to Uncle Martin in Crydee. But while the two are guests in
Crydee, disaster strikes. Nicholas, third son of Prince Arutha, is
a gifted youngster, but sheltered by life at his father's court in
Krondor. To learn more of the world outside the palace walls,
Nicholas and his squire, Harry, set sail for pastoral Crydee, where
Arutha grew up. Shortly after their arrival, Crydee is brutally
attacked. The castle is reduced to ruins, the townspeople
slaughtered and two young noblewomen - friends of Nicholas - are
abducted. As Nicholas ventures further from the familiar landmarks
of his home in pursuit of the invaders, he learns that there is
more at stake than the fate of his friends, more even than fate of
the Kingdom of the Isles, for behind the murderous pirates stands a
force that threatens the entire world of Midkemia, and only he is
destined to confront this terrifying threat.
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