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Fortress of Owls [Mass Market Paperback]

C. J. Cherryh (Author)
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  • Mass Market Paperback: 560 pages
  • Publisher: Eos; Reprint edition (1 Mar 2000)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0061020087
  • ISBN-13: 978-0061020087
  • Product Dimensions: 17.1 x 10.6 x 3.1 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 738,006 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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A new Galasien novel, the eagerly awaited sequel to Cherryh’s acclaimed FORTRESS OF EAGLES and FORTRESS IN THE EYE OF TIME.

A new high fantasy triumph continuing the amazing story of two friends, king and sorcerer, in an age of wizardry. The Galasien Books are a legend in the making, an epic saga of ancient magic and the power of destiny.

In the conflict between the shadowy immortals Mauryl and Hasufin, Tristen the Shaping and his sword are both weapons: Tristen was made by Mauryl, and the sword, which frightens Tristen, is made for magic.

Tristen has helped his friend Prince Cefwyn become King, and now he holds the stewardship of Amefel. But he will have to take up the sword and the ancient Sihhe magic he has forsworn, for he is destiny’s own, a combatant whether he likes it or not in the fearsome conflict between darkness and light.

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THE SCARLET BANNERS OF WAR

In a world of constant strife, King Cefwyn and his bride Ninevrise are beset by plotters, traitors and enemies at every turn. Cefwyn's ally is Tristen, a Shaping of the last great Sihhe wizard Mauryl, and now the King's Steward in the land of Amefel. When war threatens once again, knowledge unfolds in Tristen's mind of a far older and more fearsome struggle: the ancient war between wizardry and sorcery, embodied by the shadowy immortal enemies Mauryl and Hasufin. Tristen was made as a weapon in this terrible conflict. He must take up the sword and the Sihhe magic he has forsworn, for he is destiny'' own. Cefwyn, his friend and his King, faces dangers darker than armies can fight alone.

A GALASIAN NOVEL

A spectacular new book in three-time Hugo winner C.J. Cherryh's epic fantasy saga, a mythic tale of power, intrigue and magic.

"Cherryh writes with great power, conviction, and clarity"
KIRKUS

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C.J. Cherryh is one of my favourite authors, whose style has (bravely) changed throughout the years. Although I find her novels to be immensely readable, this series feels a little too drawn out for my liking. Having said that, I found these books benefit from a re-read, the intellectual twists and turns make more sense the second time around. Tristen is hugely appealing, his character grows and develops in this novel, gaining maturity; the plot (as ever) thickens and Cefwyn remains the fiery ruler, balancing his forces and walking a thin tight-rope above dangerous grounds. I would recommend this novel/series if you are a fan of Cherryh.
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With this book, C. H. Cherryh continues the story she began with A Fortress in the Eye of Time, and Fortress of Eagles. In this book, Tristen, Lord of Amefel, searches to understand all of the many, inexplicable things that occurred at Amefel before and during his arrival to take up the reins. Cefwyn rules from Guelemara, and struggles to out maneuver his nobles. As the book, goes on, the story gets darker, and takes on a more urgent tone. There are conspiracies and enemies everywhere, but who is friend and who is enemy? It's not always easy to know.

Unlike the previous book in this series, this book contains a prologue to remind the reader of the story so far, and lexicon describing all of the people and places in the story. The story is much more exciting than the previous book, and has me impatient to be on to the next one! This is a great book.

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I admire the bravery of this book, however it does not stand up alone. There are so many threads which often do not reappear in the story, let alone get tied up. It's still a stimulating read whilst being more of a fragment of a much larger work . Has CJ Cherryh finally been too ambitious with her ideas? This is the third in the series and I would be expecting much more closure. I hope that book 4 [if there is one and I hope so] satisfies this need. There a lots of ideas which are intriguing in the book :"the grey space", the magical place which exits in tandem with the more real one , the two being intertwined, gets further exploration; the concept of being "born" an adult with all the expectations that that brings in itself, added to the idea that this adult in question used to be a magical Lord ,in the shape of Tristen , also gets developed further. As a character he shows us that not only does childhood have a purpose but that also we adults are always on the look out for some supernatural being to come along and sort everything out. A hard read, which was interesting more for the questions it raised,which is just as well as it failed to answer any questions with regard to the plot itself. I enjoyed it in parts. Not as good as a lot of her other stuff.
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