The Seer and the Sword
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- Synopsis
- a versatile and promising new writer who says that it is an "honor" to write for young adults. This novel is followed by a companion piece entitled The Healer's Keep. Princess Torina lives a charmed life, nurtured by loving parents in the mighty kingdom of Archeld. But her father, King Kareed, hungers to extend his boundaries. He seizes the peaceful kingdom of Bellandra-and its legendary sword, rumored to defeat any enemy. On his return, he offers Torina two gifts: a beautiful crystal and the defeated king's son, Landon, as a slave. Both prove more precious than she could ever imagine, for through theta Torina makes two magnificent discoveries: She is a seer, able to view the past and future in her ball, and Lander is not a servant but a peer, a noble spirit who matches her in wits, bravery, and strength of character. But beneath the seemingly orderly surface in Archeld lurk greed, revenge, and mutinous plots. Fingers point at Landon, but Torina cannot believe he would harm her or her family. Can she use her newfound powers to save her beleaguered kingdom? Or must the seer take up the sword? Kirkus Reviews gives this work strong praise: "Hanley pulls off the cleverly constructed plot ... with cinematic panache, piling on hairsbreadth escapes, near misses, and nailbiting cliffhangers."
- Copyright:
- 2000
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- Book Size:
- 340 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9780440229773
- Publisher:
- N/A
- Date of Addition:
- 05/12/06
- Copyrighted By:
- Victoria Hanley
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Children's Books, Literature and Fiction, Science Fiction and Fantasy
- Submitted By:
- Roger Drewicke
- Proofread By:
- Elizabeth Aldworth
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.