Blood And Memory (The Quickening) - Softcover

McIntosh, Fiona

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0060747595 ISBN 13: 9780060747596

Publisher: Harper Voyager, 2006

Synopsis

The fate of nations hangs
in precarious balance
as a young soldier urgently
seeks answers to a
sinister blessing . . .

General Wyl Thirsk of Morgravia has seen his best friend slain, his sister tortured, and his mentor consigned to a certain death -- all at the sadistic whim of his sovereign, King Celimus. Now Celimus hungrily eyes the neighboring realm, Briavel, and its inexperienced Queen Valentyna, pressuring her into a doomed political marriage -- and thereby forcing Wyl's hand toward confrontation and treason, for only he can save the woman he loves from her hideous fate.

But destiny will send Wyl far from the evil machinations of the despicable king. And as war threatens from the north, where the hated King of the Barbarians plots against the south, Wyl must find the mysterious bestower of Myrren's gift in a bid to control the curse that has thrown his life into chaos . . . and is intricately and terrifyingly woven into the future of three realms.

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Review:

Enchanting . . . McIntosh manages to sustain suspense while deftly handling a large cast of characters and an intricate plot. (PUBLISHERS WEEKLY)

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)

If you are tired of plodding trilogies in which little seems to happen, these books are definitely for you (ROBIN HOBB)

About this edition

• Publisher: Harper Voyager
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0060747595
• ISBN 13: 9780060747596
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Number of pages: 430