"A boy king rules Nessantico, but the boy is ill and there are those who are waiting impatiently for the Sun Throne to become vacant again. The continent-spanning empire of the Holdings has broken in half, with Firenzcia and neighboring countries to the east creating a rival alliance. The Concenzia
A Magic of Nightfall: a novel
โ Scribed by S. L. Farrell
- Publisher
- DAW
- Year
- 2009
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 457 KB
- Edition
- 3
- Category
- Fiction
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
โฆ Synopsis
Second in a brilliant new fantasy series.
A masterwork of fantasy, The Nessantico Cycle is the epic tale of an empire at its height, yet poised on the brink of what could be a devastating descent into ruin. Told from the viewpoints of numerous characters, it is a sweeping saga of murder and magic (portrayed both as a powerful religion and a forbidden art), deception and betrayal, Machiavellian politics, star-crossed lovers, and a realm facing war on every front.
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Review
S.L. Farrell weaves his storylines into a compelling tale.
Pats Fantasy Hotlist
About the Author
S.L. Farrell is the pseudonym for a veteran author of numerous science fiction and fantasy novels, including DAWs Cloudmages trilogy. He has published a number of short stories, and has contributed to the Wild Cards series, edited by George R. R. Martin.
Library : Fantasy
Universes : The Nessantico Cycle [02]
Formats : EPUB
ISBN : 9780756405991
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