A Kingdom Besieged (Chaoswar Saga)

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ISBN 10: 0606318313 ISBN 13: 9780606318310

Publisher: Turtleback Books

For years following the terrible Serpentwar, the Empire of Great Kesh remained peaceful, but now dark clouds of conflict gather once more. Rumors abound from the Kingdom's far western borders of spies missing, murdered, and turned. Powerful legions from the Keshian Confederacy are being mobilized, and an attack is all but certain. As his legendary ancestor Prince Arutha did, Martin conDoin, middle son of the Duke of Crydee, must defend the lands against the invaders. But Arutha commanded a mighty army. Martin has only old men and young boys.Pug, Midkemia's most powerful magician, fears what is in the wind, for he senses an encroaching darkness whose growing power surely spells his world's end. And soon the Kingdom's enchanted defender will find himself questioning everything he's ever held true and dear . . . including the loyalty and desires of his beloved son, Magnus.

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"An action-packed story of intrigue and betrayal."--Library Journal

"The prose is smooth, the plot is exactly what you'd expect and the characters do exactly what Feist tells them . . . File under guilty pleasure."--The Guardian

"Action and intrigue and evocative writing . . . Feist brings a new world alive."--The Oregonian (Portland)

"A story of redemption and heroism featuring an unlikely hero . . . This classic fantasy should find a welcome audience among the author's fans."--Library Journal

"Shows Feist in top form."--Adelaide Advertiser

"Originality and wit... A rollicking tale... [Feist's] narrative skill, ingenuity at creating systems of magic, and eye for plausible military scenarios stand him in good stead. His many fans will be pleased."--Booklist

"A massive, entertaining tale."--Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel

"This simple, charming fairy tale will appeal to adult fans of the Riftwar books as well as mature teens who don't mind a bit of romance in their sword-and-sorcery."--Publishers Weekly

"Feist has a natural talent for keeping the reader turning pages."--Chicago-Sun Times

"Fast action, appealing characters, and a splendid setting will delight readers of fantasy and leave them eager for the next battle."--Kirkus Reviews

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