Conqueror’s Moon: Magic always has its price. - Softcover

May, Julian

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0007123205 ISBN 13: 9780007123209

Publisher: HarperVoyager, 2004

Synopsis

A powerful new fantasy adventure filled with dark magic and deadly intrigue, from the worldwide bestselling author of the Saga of the Pliocene Exile.

Conrig Wincantor, Prince Heritor of Cathra, has a vision: to unite the whole island of High Blenholme under Cathran sovereignty.

He has so far been thwarted in this ambition by his cautious, aging father, King Olmigon, who, though weak with illness, still clings firmly to the reigns of the government.

Now Conrig has hit upon a scheme that will convince the Lords that his plan can suceed. He has formed an alliance with Ullanoth, princess of the remote northern province of Moss and a fearsome sorceress. With her help his army will have the advantage it needs to subdue the only domain refusing to sign his Edict of Sovereignty.

But before Olmigon will give his consent he insists on making a pilgrimage to the Oracle of Emperor Bazekoy, there to ask the one question permitted to a dying monarch, which the Emperor must answer truthfully.

Meanwhile, Ullanoth tends her own schemes. Posessing the talent to call on the unearthly powers of the Beaconfolk, mysterious otherworldy beings who appear as lights in the sky, her power is undeniable. But the Lights are fickle, and their interference in human affairs unpredictable. If Ullanoth calls on them to help Conrig, they are likely to extract an unforeseeable price.

About this title

About the Author

Julian May published her first story ― the sf classic ‘Dune Roller’ ― in the 1950s, and then wrote non-fiction and children’s books for many years before the phenomenally successful ‘Saga of the Exiles’. Prolific, thoughtful and ever imaginative, her novels have been published for years to wide acclaim around the world. She lives in Seattle.

From the Back Cover

To forge a kingdom takes a will of iron…

Prince Conrig of Cathra has a vision: to unite all four provinces of the island of High Blenholme under Cathran sovereignty. One of the provinces is stubbornly refusing to bend to his will, but Conrig has a new secret weapon. He has formed an alliance with Ullanoth, princess of the remote northern province of Moss and a fearsome sorceress.

Meanwhile, Ullanoth is tending to her own schemes. Possessing the talent to call on the unearthly powers of the Beaconfolk, mysterious otherworldly beings who appear as lights in the sky, her power is undeniable. But the Lights are fickle, and their interference in human affairs unpredictable. If Ullanoth calls on them to help Conrig, they may extract a perilous price...

A powerful new fantasy adventure filled with dark magic and deadly intrigue from the celebrated author of the Saga of the Pliocene Exile.

Edition details

• Publisher: HarperVoyager
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0007123205
• ISBN 13: 9780007123209
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 512