- Mass Market Paperback: 10 pages
- Publisher: Ace Books (Dec 1997)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0441004326
- ISBN-13: 978-0441004324
- Product Dimensions: 17.4 x 10.6 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 448,586 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A tale of the distant future by the author of The Shape-Changer's Wife brings readers to a world in which the fate of all life rests on the voice of an angel. Reprint. K. AB.
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The great god Jovah has overseen peace on Samaria for five hundred years. Each year, a member of every clan and every race must attend the 'Gloria' to sing praise to the heavens in a show of forced unity. Every twenty years, a new Archangel is appointed to lead the people of Samaria – a figurehead to revere, an example of everyone.
That, at least, is the idea. The cynic, some might say atheist, Raphael faces to the end of his reign: now it's Gabriel's turn. But first he must find his bride, his Angelica, allotted to him by Jovah.
But Raphael is contemplating the unthinkable, and Rachel, the slavegirl destined to become Angelica, has absolutely no intention of marrying a snobbish arrogant angel like Gabriel. And if the Gloria isn't sung, Jovah's anger will know no bounds…
Sharon Shinn has created a superbly realistic fantasy world, a unique backdrop to a love/hate story that makes 'The Taming of the Shrew' look like a marriage guidance manual. Witty, irreverent and fascinating, 'Archangel' is the work of a very original new author – unique in concept, quite brilliant in execution.
"This is the real thing…a garden of earthly delights…an excellent fantasy romance"
LOCUS
"Taut, inventive, mesmerizing, with a splendid pair of disaffected, predestined lovers"
KIRKUS REVIEWS
"I was fascinated by 'Archangel'. Its premise is unusual, to say the least, its characters as provocative as the action. I was truly, deeply delighted"
ANNE McCAFFREY
"Something really special…The spellbinding Ms Shinn writes with elegant imagination and a steely grace, bringing a remarkable freshness that will command a wide audience. Put this author at the top of your list of favorite writers"
ROMANTIC TIMES
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
On a far away world, angels sing to apeace their god Jovah. In this way they help the people of Samaria change the weather and cure disease. Leading the angels is the Archangel, selected for a 20 years periode by the god. On the verge of starting his reign as archangel, Gabriel is about to start seaching for his angelcia, the human woman chosen by Jovah to be his wife.
But the girl is appearently dissappeared, and if she is not found before the annual gloria, where all the people of Samaria praise Jovah with songs, the god will destroy their world.
This story is a mixture of fantasy, romance and science fiction. It has all the elements for a great book in either genre. The love story between Gabriel and Rachel is well written and it is a joy knowing they are meant for each other, even when they haven't noticed themselves.
There are three books to this trilogic and to more books in this world in the making.
But the girl is appearently dissappeared, and if she is not found before the annual gloria, where all the people of Samaria praise Jovah with songs, the god will destroy their world.
This story is a mixture of fantasy, romance and science fiction. It has all the elements for a great book in either genre. The love story between Gabriel and Rachel is well written and it is a joy knowing they are meant for each other, even when they haven't noticed themselves.
There are three books to this trilogic and to more books in this world in the making.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Wonderful! I was instantly intrigued by the various themes in this book, and the whole idea behind the angels. From the first page, I found the sociaty, characters, everything about it utterly absorbing and fascinating. All of the characters are very well developed. I found myself sharing their joys and woes and eagerly turning the pages to find out what happened the next. The climactic ending was utterly superb and the entire plot built up to it wonderfully.
I don't usually tend to go for romance, as I've read a few tasteless efforts and have come to find many of them lacking in the character and story department. Archangel is a rewarding read, the romance - as are all aspects of the book - are handled well and with decency.
A must read, for sure! There is nothing negative I can say about this one.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This was a book I was unsure about buying, but once I started to read I was compelled to keep going. It has been a while since I have found a book as engaging as this one. The story line in several places kept me guessing, and was gripping to the very last page. A truely wonderful novel filled to the brim with action, adventure, romance and intrege throughout it's pages.
I highly recomend this book to anyone with a love of Angels, and all of the above with a little mystery added to spice up the story line and add a colourful array of magical story telling.
I highly recomend this book to anyone with a love of Angels, and all of the above with a little mystery added to spice up the story line and add a colourful array of magical story telling.
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