Fortress of Owls - Hardcover

Cherryh, C. J.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0061050547 ISBN 13: 9780061050541

Publisher: Harper Prism, 1999

Synopsis

Another chapter in the three-time Hugo Award-winning author's Fortress saga follows the warrior-sorcerer Tristen's adventures in service to the wizard, Mauryl, who created him and who may destroy him through his own overweening ambition. 17,500 first printing.

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From the Back Cover:

THE SCARLET BANNERS OF WAR

In a world of constant strife, King Cefwyn and his bride Ninevrise are beset by plotters, traitors and enemies at every turn. Cefwyn's ally is Tristen, a Shaping of the last great Sihhe wizard Mauryl, and now the King's Steward in the land of Amefel. When war threatens once again, knowledge unfolds in Tristen's mind of a far older and more fearsome struggle: the ancient war between wizardry and sorcery, embodied by the shadowy immortal enemies Mauryl and Hasufin. Tristen was made as a weapon in this terrible conflict. He must take up the sword and the Sihhe magic he has forsworn, for he is destiny'' own. Cefwyn, his friend and his King, faces dangers darker than armies can fight alone.

A GALASIAN NOVEL

A spectacular new book in three-time Hugo winner C.J. Cherryh's epic fantasy saga, a mythic tale of power, intrigue and magic.

"Cherryh writes with great power, conviction, and clarity"
KIRKUS

About the Author:

C.J. Cherryh is the award-winning author of many science fiction bestsellers, including Cyteen, Downbelow and Station. Fortress in the Eye of Time, Fortress of Eagles and Fortress of Owls result from Cherryh’s study of ancient magic.

About this edition

• Publisher: Harper Prism
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0061050547
• ISBN 13: 9780061050541
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 406