Myrren's Gift: The Quickening Book One: 1 - Softcover

McIntosh Jou, Fiona

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0060747579 ISBN 13: 9780060747572

Publisher: Harper Voyager, 2006

Synopsis

For the sake of an imperiled kingdom, the line between "traitor"and "savior" must blur . . . and vanish.

Though barely a teenager, Wyl Thirsk must now assume the role he has been destined for since birth: commander of the Morgravian army -- an awesome responsibility that calls him to the royal palace of the crown prince Celimus. Already a cruel despot who delights in the suffering of others, Celimus enjoys forcing his new general to witness his depraved "entertainments." But a kindness to a condemned witch in her final, agonizing hours earns young Thirsk a miraculous bequest, while inflaming the wrath of his liege lord.

With war looming in the north, Wyl must obey Celimus's treacherous dictates and undertake a suicidal journey to an enemy court -- armed with a mysterious power that could prove both boon and curse. For unless he accepts Myrren's gift, it will surely destroy him . . . and the land he must defend.

About this title

Review:

McIntosh has assembled a wonderfully varied cast of royals, soldiers, and assassins for her swashbuckling tale. . . I can't wait for the next volume. (STARBURST)

A very promising start to an engaging tale (SFX)

[a] delightful and fast-moving story. (Publishers Weekly)

It's a 'just one more chapter (sort of book. Don't start reading MYRREN'S GIFT in the evening if you have to get up early the next morning!’)

Book Description:

A wonderfully fast- paced, page-turning fantasy, featuring a truly original fantasy concept

About this edition

• Publisher: Harper Voyager
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0060747579
• ISBN 13: 9780060747572
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Number of pages: 528