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The Fall of the Kings

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Fall of the Kings
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Ellen Kushner
By (author) Delia Sherman
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:496
Dimensions(mm): Height 196,Width 133
Category/GenreFantasy
ISBN/Barcode 9781473214743
ClassificationsDewey:813.6
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Orion Publishing Co
Imprint Gollancz
Publication Date 10 November 2016
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Generations ago the last king fell, taking with him the final truths about a race of wizards who ruled at his side. But the blood of the kings runs deep in the land and its people, waiting for the coming together of two unusual men. Theron Campion is heir to an ancient house - and a modern scandal. Tormented by his twin duties to his family and his own bright spirit, he seeks solace in the University. There he meets Basil St. Cloud, a brilliant and charismatic teacher ruled by a passion for knowledge - and for the ancient kings. Around these two are gathering those who believe the land still cries out for a king - and those who would do anything to stop them returning.

Author Biography

Ellen Kushner (1955- ) Ellen Kushner is the author of World Fantasy Award-winner Thomas the Rhymer, and 'Swords of Riverside' comprising the interconnected novels Swordspoint, The Privilege of the Sword, and The Fall of the Kings (with Delia Sherman). She narrated these as audiobooks for Neil Gaiman Presents, winning an Audie Award for Swordspoint. She has taught creative writing at Clarion, the Odyssey Workshop, and is an instructor at Hollins University's Children's Literature M.F.A. program. She lives in New York City with Delia Sherman and far too many books.

Reviews

Swordspoint was the best fantasy novel of 1989. The Fall of Kings is better - twistier and deeper - Neil Gaiman Kushner and Sherman don't spin fables or knit fancies: they are world-forgers, working in a language of iron and air - Gregory Maguire A wonderful book, beautifully written with marvellous magical moments - Jo Walton