- Mass Market Paperback: 448 pages
- Publisher: Gollancz; New edition edition (10 Jun 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1857988787
- ISBN-13: 978-1857988789
- Product Dimensions: 17.4 x 11 x 3.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 323,280 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Sorcery can no longer lie hidden when an ancient evil threatens the country.
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Robert Douglas, Earl of Dunlorn, returns to Lusara after three years of self imposed exile to find that the Guild has spread its Halls throught the land, bringing fear and tyranny to the people. The usurper King Selar seems oblivious or uncaring, too busy planning to verthrow his brother, king of neighbouring Mayeene. Robert has sworn a vow never to oppose the king, but his brother Finnlay won't let him return quietly to his lands and abrogate responsibility, for Rovert, like his younger brother, bears a heavy duty: they are sorcerers, and as such outlawed in Lusara. Magic is believed by most to have vanished from the land, but there are a few who still wield the power in secret. And when Robert and his brother rescue Jenn, running in fear of her life from Guildsmen, they discover a new kind of sorcerer, whose powers, though different, may be as great as Robert's. And with Jenn, come new possibilties . . .
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I bought this book on the strength of an Amazon review and I'm so glad I did - I quickly bought and read the next 3 books and would rate all 3 with 5 stars. This opening book is probably the weakest (and I don't mean that as a criticism) only because it is setting the scene and it takes a little while to set up the myriad plotlines. The story is very people driven though - the main characters Jenn and Robert are powerfully realised and the supporting 'cast' are also drawn with depth.
At first I thought the obvious borrowing from Scottish names and more especially locations might distract (living quite near one of them as I do!) but the storyline is strong enough to withstand it.
Yes there are similarities to other fantasy works; a prophecy, a weak cruel king, a seriously evil bad guy and a couple who are fated to be together despite the odds but Kate Jacoby pulls it all together in a quite refreshing way - I am eagerly awaiting book 5! If, like me, you have been dispairing of some of the recent fantasy series please give Kate Jacoby a go - I guarantee you'll enjoy the ride!
At first I thought the obvious borrowing from Scottish names and more especially locations might distract (living quite near one of them as I do!) but the storyline is strong enough to withstand it.
Yes there are similarities to other fantasy works; a prophecy, a weak cruel king, a seriously evil bad guy and a couple who are fated to be together despite the odds but Kate Jacoby pulls it all together in a quite refreshing way - I am eagerly awaiting book 5! If, like me, you have been dispairing of some of the recent fantasy series please give Kate Jacoby a go - I guarantee you'll enjoy the ride!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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I really wasn't sure what to expect from this book. It was bought on a day I was just browsing through the fantasy section, money burning a hole in my pocket that I just must spend and finally my sticky little fingers landed on this book. I was very glad they did. Kate Jacoby's excellent writing style immediately catpulted me into her world and from the first page I wanted to know what was going to happen next. True, the book does seem to tick off some of the 'Fantasy by Numbers' boxes, a mysterious hero, sorcerers, an evil King, a prophecy that speaks of great evil etc etc. But she does each of them in her own way, making a fantasty world with magic that is as real as any you'd find in a history text book. You can believe these characters exist somewhere and after reading the second book 'Voice of the Demon' I have the third book on order and am interested to see what else we can expect from Kate Jacoby in the future. Definately an author to watch.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Wow. I picked Exile's return up after a friend recommended it, and I wasn't disappointed. While a little slow at the start, the story picks up beautifully. The descriptions of places are wonderful, but it is the characters that drive this book. Robert,is the flawed hero who sometimes we just want to shake - or hug. While Jen is the best strong but very female, female character I've read in a long while. Joined by good friends and bad enemies together they are trying to save Lusara, and themselves. A great read, which I highly recommend.
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