Synopsis
Romantic fantasist Sharon Shinn follows up MYSTIC AND RIDER with a second visit to Gillengaria, a feudal realm on the brink of civil war, and a place where many fear the mystics, those rare individuals gifted with magical powers. Noblewoman and mystic Kirra Danalustrous is relieved when her father decides to name her younger sister Casserah the heir to their House, because Kirra's love of wandering would prevent her from being content to stay forever at Danan Hall. Casserah feels quite differently, however; so home-loving is she that she refuses to join the social season and establish the noble relationships essential to the stability of her future reign. So Kirra magically disguises herself as Casserah and goes in her sister's place, whereupon she becomes engaged in an effort to protect Gillengaria's heir, Princess Amalie, from the potentially treasonous unrest among both the great and petty noble Houses. In the process, her enforced closeness to the realm's regent, the already-married Romar Brendyn, leads to a perilous attraction that neither can deny.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 2006-03-07 |
| Size | | Length: | 423 pages | | Height: | 9.0 in | | Width: | 6.3 in | | Thickness: | 1.2 in | | Weight: | 22.4 oz |
Publisher's Note
In a second novel set in the troubled land of Gillengaria, the shiftling Kirra returns home from a mission to rescue the kidnapped Romar Brendan to find that her half-sister Casserah has been named heir and falls in love with the married Lord Romar, a tempestuous affair that places them both in mortal danger and leads them to the stronghold of the lords of the Thirteenth House. By the author of Mystic and Rider.
Industry Reviews
"[O]utstanding....[Shinn] adds several enjoyable new characters [to the series] and paints their journey with a lyrical grace and deep appreciation of camaraderie reminiscent of Diane Duane at ther best." (starred review)
(01/09/2006)
"In the second book of the Twelve Houses series, Shinn has again brought interesting characters to life and put them into a fascinating story."
(03/01/2006)
"Lyrical and entertaining fantasy....Peopled by well-drawn characters that readers can really bond with, Shinn's tale of a land divided among those who wield magic and those who do not trust it abounds with subtle romance and high-spirited adventure."
(01/01/2005)
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