โ Scribed by Tarr, Judith
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
The first two volumes of Tarr's ''The Hound and the Falcon'' trilogy
introduced elf-born Brother Alf, whose desire to serve man and God is
thwarted by the prejudice and politics of the medieval world.
In this
concluding book, Alf has reconciled himself to his human side
sufficiently to start a family with his beloved Thea. But his refuge in
Rhiyana, with its elven king, is invaded by the Inquisition's Hounds of
God, who see Alf as inhuman and the country as heretical. After Thea and
her twins are kidnapped, Alf traces them to Rome, where he ultimately
confronts the Pope. For his efforts, he is once more exiled and now also
excommunicated. This is the most conventional and, on a narrative
level, most confusing entry in the trilogy. Still, like the others, it
possesses a melancholy charm and a delicate touch for fantasy growing
out of history.
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### Review "Judith Tarr is one of the undeniable experts in the historical fantasy form."-_-Booklist_ "Wonderful characters, delightful weaving of real history and mythology, with the emphasis on the real world."--Katherine Kurtz "Tarr's characters are well-rounded and believable. Her plott