Royal Exile (The Valisar Trilogy, Book 1): Book One of the Valisar Trilogy - Hardcover

Fiona McIntosh

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 000727601X ISBN 13: 9780007276011

Publisher: Harper Voyager, 2008

Synopsis

The first instalment of a thrilling new epic fantasy trilogy from the rising star of the genre. From out of the East they spread like a merciless plague ? destroying kingdom after kingdom and the sovereigns who had previously mocked the warlord Loethar and his barbarian horde. Now only one land remains unconquered ? the largest, richest, and most powerful realm of the Denova Set Penraven. The Valisar royals of Penraven face certain death, for the savage tyrant Loethar covets what they alone possess: the fabled Valisar Enchantment, an irresistible power to coerce, which will belong to Loethar once every Valisar has been slain. But the last hope of the besieged kingdom is being sent in secret from his doomed home, in the company of a single warrior. The future of Penraven now rests on the shoulders of the young Crown Prince Leonel who, though untried and untested in the ways of war, must survive brutality and treachery in order to claim the Valisar throne. A fast-paced fantasy epic that will have you reaching for the next instalment. This hardback book has 460 pages and measures: 23 x 13 x 5.2cm.

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‘It’s a “just one more chapter” sort of book. Don’t start reading in the evening if you have to get up early the next morning’
Robin Hobb

Synopsis:

The first instalment of a thrilling new epic fantasy trilogy from the rising star of the genre. Led by Loethar, an ambitious and ruthless tyrant, a terrifying army of mercenaries and renegades from the great southern steppes threaten to overwhelm the Kingdom of Penraven, having already overthrown its two neighbouring realms, leaving a trail of devastation and broken lives in their wake. Penraven is Loethar's most desired prize, not only because of its wealth, safe harbour, extensive coastline, and abundant natural resources. This time the tyrant wants more than a crown. Driven by dreams of empire, fuelled by his increasing obsession with magic, Loethar's plan to overthrow King Brennus of Penraven, 9th of the Valisars, was cemented the hour upon when he learned that Brennus possessed the power of coercion. All of the Valisar heirs have been blessed down the ages with the sinister ability to bend people entirely to their will and Loethar is convinced that if he consumes these empowered people he will then be imbued with their skills and magics! and be unstoppable.

About this edition

• Publisher: Harper Voyager
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 000727601X
• ISBN 13: 9780007276011
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 464