The Shining Ones: Book Two of The Tamuli: Bk. 2 - Softcover

Eddings, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0586213163 ISBN 13: 9780586213162

Publisher: Collins, 1994

Synopsis

Continuing the epic tale begun in Book One of The Tamuli, Domes of Fire! Prince Sparhawk and Queen Ehlana must remain with their retinue of Pandion Knights in the Eastern land of Daresia to assist the beleagured Emperor Sarabian. The rebellion against Sarabian within the walls of the famed pearl-encrusted city of Matherion was defeated. But Sarabian's enemies will regroup and plan an attack that will be less easily routed. Trolls despoil Atan in the North, and vampires, werewolves, zombies, ghouls and Ogres form a vast conspiracy to take over the Empire. Most disturbing of all are reported sightings of Shining Ones among the hordes. These luminous beings inspire more fear than the rest combined. Queen Ehlana has taken Sarabian in hand and is educating him in ruthless statecraft - her skill in which has always inspired Sparhawk's admiration. The Pandion Knight meanwhile resurrects the Bhelliom - with Flute's help (actually, Sparhawk has no idea where it is, but Flute, fortunately, does) - and awaits the arrival of the full complement of Pandion Knights needed for the coming battle. The enemies of the Empire know that possession of the Bhelliom makes Sparhawk as dangerous as any god. But gods are among his foes. The outcome of the conflict is beyond the possibility of prediction! and while Sparhawk defends the far-flung Tamul Empire, he cannot also protect his beautiful Queen.

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Review:

‘A graceful, fluid style of storytelling rare in fantasy writing’
Publishers Weekly

From the Back Cover:

HAVOC AND WAR

Prince Sparhawk is pledged to fight the enemies of the Tamul Emperor Sarabian with all the skill and cunning of a Pandion Knight. Meanwhile his Queen, Ehlana, educates Sarabian in the art of ruthless statesmanship. Sarabian is transformed from a mere puppet ruler into a formidable politician. But still Trolls, vampires, werewolves, zombies, ghouls and Ogres form a vast conspiracy to take over the Empire. Most disturbing of all are reported sightings of Shining Ones amongst the hordes. These luminous beings inspire more fear than the rest combined. And Sparhawk and his companions must resurrect the sacred jewel of the Troll-Gods to combat them.

The enemies of the Empire know that possession of the jewel makes Sparhawk as dangerous as any god. But gods are among his foes. And while Sparhawk defends the far flung Tamuli Empire, he cannot also protect his beautiful Queen ...

THE SHINING ONES

The second book in THE TAMULI begins to unveil the hidden powers at work for both good and evil. In the hands of David Eddings, the undisputed master of modern fantasy, the story of the Pandion Knight Sparhawk is an epic for our times.

"What separates the grown up authors from the boys is the quality of the writing and David Eddings is one of the best"
WESTERN MAIL

About this edition

• Publisher: Collins
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 0586213163
• ISBN 13: 9780586213162
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 482