- Hardcover: 368 pages
- Publisher: Voyager; hardcover edition (30 Aug 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 000224683X
- ISBN-13: 978-0002246835
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 15.8 x 3.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 143,102 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Exile's Return is book three in Raymond E. Feist's "Conclave of Shadows" fantasy sequence set in his established world of Midkemia, a hundred years after the Riftwar Saga which first made his name.
The story begins with a riches-to-rags upset for Kaspar, former Duke of Olasko, who is now punished for his villainy in a previous volume by magical teleportation to a remote, bleak desert full of hostile nomads. By strength, cunning and a little luck, he just barely survives ordeals that range from mayhem and imprisonment to near-death from heat and thirst.
For a supposed bad guy, Kaspar seems likeable enough as he resourcefully makes his way across an unknown continent. In fact he quickly becomes a reformed character, realizing in repeated flashbacks that his former magician adviser had paralysed his conscience while leading him into naughty ways. The stage seems set for interesting conflict if this ex-Duke can cross the sea and return home.
But then Kaspar wanders into another story, joining a desperate band of men who are under magical compulsion to transport a strange relic towards some uncertain destination. The thing resembles a sealed suit of armour, but is clearly much more. It constantly attracts death and disaster. After one particularly gruelling attack on the party, the "armour" rises and walks.
In unexpected interviews with two of Midkemia's gods, Kaspar learns the nature of his burden and the grave menace to the world which it represents. His homecoming turns out differently from anything he could have imagined, with unexpected good food, forgiveness and violence. The foreshadowed surprise ending promises major complications in books to come.
Despite all these bodings of doom, Exile's Return is a pleasant, unambitious, feelgood fantasy by an author who knows exactly how to please his fans. Ideal train-journey reading.--David Langford
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‘Feist’s plot races along at break-neck speed… distressingly addictive.’
The Guardian
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I have waited for this, the third in Feist's "Conclave of Shadows" series, with trepidation. The first book, Talon of the Silver Hawk, was excellent. It made up for some of the below-par work we have endured from a great author in recent years. The second book, King of Foxes, was okay - but little more than okay, given some of the rather convenient plot lines. This book is terrific, however - Feist is back on his throne.
Exile's Return is largely set on the continent of Novindus and follows the travails of the former Duke of Olasko, none other than Kaspar (the exile of the title), as he strives to regain a life for himself. Feist's real skill is in his description of his fantasy world and in the creation of great characters, and Exile brings this skill to the fore again in a way I have not seen since King's Buccaneer, one of the author's earlier works.
Kaspar is brought to life in this book as we understand the man now freed from the influence of the evil sorceror, Leso Varen. However, Kaspar's fate seems inextricably tied to that of the Conclave of Shadows, and it isn't long before the former Duke is tasked by the Gods themselves with seeking out the secret organisation with a legacy from the Dragon Lords reign that will challenge even the mighty Pug and company.
In summary, this is a great book full of pacey plot, intriguing characters and dialogue and above all, a return to form in terms of quality.
A must-have for all fans of fiction/fantasy - even if you fell out with Feist a while ago. This is his best work in years!
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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The conclusion of the Conclave Of Shadows trilogy. Well, I say 'conclusion' but more accurately it's just the last book of the trilogy, seeing as how the story isn't concluded at all.
By the end of this book you'll realise that the three books of this series are intended to set the scene for Feist's next series (supposedly the last of the Midkemia/Kelewan series'), the Darkwar Saga.
The story here follows Kaspar of Olasko in his exile in Novindus, where he learns some important life lessons and finds himself burdened with a dark artifact from another world.
Feist remains an excellent writer and this book is very easy to read and appreciate. However, once again there's a feeling of shallowness to the plot, particularly in relation to Kaspar's linear and somewhat contrived quest to rid himself of the Talnoy.
There is a counterbalance to the book's faults in the scenes involving further discussion of the nature of the Gods. Some might find these a boring break in the action, but I love Feist's tangents to explore these concepts.
Another good thing is the new enemy introduced; the cruel Dasati and their (all but) invincible warriors, the Talnoy. The way this new threat is established will leave you in no doubt that the Darkwar Saga will feature a struggle every bit as compelling as those in the Riftwar and the Serpentwar.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is the third book in this new series. The ex-ruler of Olasko, Duke Kaspar is the main protagonist in this story. Talon of The Silver Hawk aka Talwin Hawkins, hero of the two earlier books has only a walk-on role in this one.
The first part of the story is a voyage of self discovery by Kaspar, he gradually starts to come to terms with what has happened to him and gains some insight as to why he acted the way he did. This realisation is very uncomfortable for him on several different levels.
This is however only the first part of the story, it continues with Kaspar meeting up with Flynn and his companions and the mysterious object they are transporting, then finally re-introduces us to some old friends, Pug, Tomas, Nakor et al.
This story is the introduction to a new and even more deadly threat to Midkemia, to find out more read the book, you will not be disappointed.
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bought for husband and he seams to like the books and auther,he wants me to get the next trillogy from the auther
Published 9 months ago by M. R. Johnson
Feist does it again!
Once again Raymond Feist has come up with an origonal story line set in the old world of Midkemia with new and old characters and references to previous adventures in Midkemia and... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Paula Fox
Excellent Triathlon, Feist does is again
I guess you wouldn't buy this book if you aren't already a Feist fan.
This is yet another great read where Feist let's you discover a new part of Midkemia, where new plots are... Read more
This is yet another great read where Feist let's you discover a new part of Midkemia, where new plots are... Read more
Published on 4 Oct 2009 by Mr. Pieter J. J. Driessen
Exiles Return
Do not be put off by the 'new' setting of 'The Conclave of Shadows' series, of which this is the concluding book of three. Read more
Published on 12 Aug 2009 by Mr. A. P. Weston
A Great Read
A great book with Feist's usual superb characterisations, it does not, however, reach a conclusion, rather sets the scene for the next major saga. Read more
Published on 19 April 2007 by Colin Ellis
Great, but not a conclusion
Another great book continuing the Conclave of the Shadows trilogy, but as you get halfway through you start to wonder how they're possibly going to resolve everything before the... Read more
Published on 12 Jan 2007 by Barbara Docker
No Conclusion
The final page of this book describes it as the conclusion of an epic, it is neither. I have read the three books in this series and found them disappointing compared to his... Read more
Published on 8 Feb 2006 by Philip Wright
Exile's Return
Pretty much everyone has been slating Feist's work since the Serpentwar Saga. I'd like to add my opinion to this and say that this book, along with all the other books... Read more
Published on 15 Nov 2005 by "acoma_tong"
Not bad, but not up to author's best
Ending the first 'Conclave of Shadows' trilogy this tells the tale of Kaspar, ex Duke of Olasko. Exiled into a strange land he finds himself caught up in something that will... Read more
Published on 18 Oct 2005 by N. Brett
Yet another winner
Once again, Ray Feist has turned out a great story.... following on immediately from "King of Foxes", the story starts out with Kaspar, the exiled former Duke of Olasko, as he... Read more
Published on 17 Sep 2005
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