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Chargement... The Usurper's Crown (2002)par Sarah Zettel
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Inscrivez-vous à LibraryThing pour découvrir si vous aimerez ce livre Actuellement, il n'y a pas de discussions au sujet de ce livre. In this second instalment of the Isavalta trilogy the reader now travels back to the events alluded to in the first book and which formed the basis of that story. The Usurper’s Crown responds to, and answers, many of these issues constantly touched upon but not resolved satisfactorily, to my mind at least, in A Sorcerer’s Treason. The storyline alternates between events in the kingdom of Isavalta and the shores of Sand Island, Wisconsin; in the former the sorcerer Avanasy has been banished by the High Princess Medeoan and thus exiles himself to the relative safety of the latter. As the conspiracies in the affairs of the court in Isavalta develop, at the same time we are introduced to Ingrid Loftfield and her family, a world away. Ingrid’s life, as the oldest daughter of a fisherman's family in Eastbay, is fairly unremarkable and her only concern has been whether to accept a neighbour, Everett Lederle, as her husband. When her sister Grace becomes under thrall to a ghost and is rescued by Avan, the new man in the community, Ingrid’s sensibilities are upturned and her life forever changed, as she ties herself irrevocably to the destiny of this man she comes to love. Despite both Ingrid and Avanasy desiring nothing more than to build a simple life together as a married couple, consequences in both worlds conspire against them, and result in Ingrid accompanying Avanasy back to Isavalta in a desperate bid to save Medeoan and her empire. The interesting thing I found about this book was that, even though I already knew what was to occur – disclosed in the first book – I still needed to know more as the story unfolded. I wanted the particulars; I required causes and consequences be enlarged, despite already knowing the upshot, and I still hoped that maybe the final outcome could change from what was first revealed. I found I was muttering to myself as I read: ‘ooh-ing and ah-ing’ as my suspicions were confirmed and important details of the story finally clarified. Nevertheless there is more to unveil. Now enlightened and up-to-date with the origins of Bridget’s life, and to her plight at the end of the first book, there are many more questions still needing to be answered – and no more foretelling with which to tantalise and torment. Except for Baba Yaga, and the Vixen, and…so many more. Sarah Zettel again creates a clever, interesting and vibrant world of fantasy. The dramatic descriptions of the powers and sorceries availed in this world offer a unique viewpoint and an alluring stance in this rich and flamboyant tale. Quite exceptional and decidedly distinctive; I look forward immensely to the last book. (Mar 24, 2008) aucune critique | ajouter une critique
Appartient à la sérieIsavalta (2)
In a sweeping new epic of breathtaking excitement and adventure, Sarah Zettel, author ofA Sorcerer's Treason, tells the enthralling story of a courageous woman from small-town Wisconsin caught up in a maelstrom of empire-shaking politics and sorcerous conspiracy on a dazzling world far removed from our own. It is 1872. Ingrid Loftfield and her sister Grace are living uneventful lives with their family on Sand Island, Lake Superior, until the day Grace nearly drowns. Grace becomes inexplicably ill, for she has been saved by the spirit of a drowned sailor which rests uneasily beneath the water. Ingrid can only watch as her sister drifts toward death, lured by the restless spirit, until an immegrant Finnish fisherman, Avan, helps Ingrid release Grace from the spell that binds her. Having rescued her sister, Ingrid herself begins an odyssey stranger than she could imagine. For Avan is not what he's assumed to be. He's Avanasy, a powerful sorcerer who's been banished from another world, Isavalta, where he tutored Medeoan, the princess-heir to the empire until she married a prince of a rival realm. Prince Kacha has won Medeoan's heart, and with the aid of his mentor, a subtle and ambitious sorcerer, plans to win Isavalta, using sweet Medeoan's love and an array of magical means to usurp her crown. Once Avanasy is gone, Kacha acts swiftly to isolate Medeoan from other allies, and to weave a spell that will weaken her so he can rule in her stead. When Medeoan discovers Kacha's treachery she flees, determined to win back her crown. She can only succeed if Avanasy, her oldest friend and most powerful ally, will return to help her. BBecause Avanasy loves Ingrid Loftfield and she loves him, together they must cross the vast gulf that separates our world from the magical realm of Isavalta. to rescue Medeoan, and fulfill a destiny far beyond Ingrid’s wildest dreams. Aucune description trouvée dans une bibliothèque |
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Usurper's Crown is a massive book - vastly dwarfing the relatively slender book three. All have beautiful covers and are written in deliciously evocative prose. The characters are well described and well developed. The politics are intricate and interesting and the plot seems to be very well thought out. All in all, an excellent piece of political fantasy, which sits well with the likes of Robin Hobb. ( )