It is God's year 54, many years before the Demon Wars, in the land of Corona. The roads are unsafe to travel; goblins and bloodthirsty Powries search out human prey. Two religions struggle fiercely for control. Bran Dynard, a monk of the fledgling religion of Abelle, returns from his mission in a far-off land with a book of mystical knowledge and a beautiful and mysterious new wife. But he soon realizes that the world he left behind has changed, and his dream of spreading the wisdom he learned to his fellow monks is crushed. Forced to hide his wife and his precious book, Bran must decide whom he can trust and where he should now place his faith.Twenty years later, the situation has grown darker and more desperate. Only the Highwayman travels freely, his sword casting aside both Powries and soldiers. The people need a saviour, but is the Highwayman on a mission of mercy...or vengeance?
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RA Salvatore's prelude to the Demon Wars Sagas, The Highwayman, is a stimulating ride into the early history of Corona and the vehicle is the creation of a new, Drizzt-rivalling hero. Salvatore spins the tragic tale of an Abellican missionary who returns to Honce from the desert land Behr with wonders from the ancient Jhesta Tu monastery. At his side is his wife, a Jhesta Tu mystic. His dreams of uniting the teachings of the Jhesta Tu and "The Church of Blessed Abelle" are broken against the realities of bigotry and the young Abellican Church's struggle for political favour against the Druid-like Samhaists. But from their doomed union will rise a people's hero--the Highwayman.
This novel is, at its heart, an origin tale and Salvatore takes time to spin his hero's legend. Although the stirring set piece at the novel's launch will let readers know where he's going, discovering how he gets there is a thrill and a pleasure, making this one of Salvatore's most mature and deliberate novels. In the backdrop, fans of the Demon War Sagas will watch the emerging Abellican Church as it grows from virtual cult to the calcified institution of the later books. In all, this is a stimulating addition to the Corona universe. --Jeremy Pugh, Amazon.com --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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"[Salvatore] thrusts his avenger into a story pleasingly plump with action, adventure, danger, and, most admirably, great tenderness." --SF Site on "The Highwayman
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"Vast fun .ninja and samurai fans will get a chuckle recognizing the source of some plot elements." --"Booklist "on" The Highwayman"
"[A] swift-moving tale of sword and sorcery .Fans of Salvatore's unadorned approach and broad caricatures of archetypal figures should be pleased with this carnival of treachery and medieval feudalism." --"Publishers Weekly "on "The Highwayman"
"The ultimate dashing warrior." --"Philadelphia Weekly Press & University City Review" on" The Highwayman"
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"Vast fun .ninja and samurai fans will get a chuckle recognizing the source of some plot elements." --"Booklist "on" The Highwayman"
"[A] swift-moving tale of sword and sorcery .Fans of Salvatore's unadorned approach and broad caricatures of archetypal figures should be pleased with this carnival of treachery and medieval feudalism." --"Publishers Weekly "on "The Highwayman"
"The ultimate dashing warrior." --"Philadelphia Weekly Press & University City Review" on" The Highwayman"
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By "soulaxe"
Format:Hardcover
This stand-alone novel, even if I rather hope I isn't the last we hear of the wonderful characters we encounter in this book.
The story is wonderfully written, each of the three parts takes place in a spesific year. All set 20 years appart, and its set very early in the Faith of the Church of Abelle, that is so well known from the two Demon Wars sagas.
We are also introduced to the faith that so dominated the region of Honce before the domination of the Church. In another masterful stroke of the pen, Bob has shown us another world. If all would read this book, and take this world he shows us into their hearts, how much more tolerant this one would be.
If you have read Trancendance, and fell in Love, as I did, with the Jesta Tu. You will not find words to describe the elation as you read his wonderfully described coorigraphy...
If there ever was a book that should be made a movie. Bob has just written it.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Mr. G. Battle
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Format:Mass Market Paperback
The Highwayman takes the reader back to the familiar surroundings of The Demon Wars trilogy. There is no requirement for the reader to have read any previous works, since this is a prequel. Salvatore's world of Corona is a land where religious factions are vying for followers and the common people are mercilessly used as fodder in war and city construction. The Highwayman is the spawn of the evil actions of men, and this novel is the history of his creation, chronicling his parents lives and his own past adolescence. The narrative is well written and the scenario in which events are set against is captivating. The central theme itself is one of revenge, love and betrayal; themes which suit the fantasy genre well. However, for the plot to be cohesive Salvatore stretches plausibility until you doubt the viability of the central theme to the story. As a fantasy story it is not a run of the mill quest or war epic, and therefore I'd encourage fantasy readers to pick up Highwayman since it is refreshing. It's a shame that the transformation of characters within the book fail to keep your disbelief suspended.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By "jnr02"
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I first saw this book on Salvatore's website and since then I have been aching to get my hand on a copy of this book, and I am pleased to say I was not disappointed.
This book is a stand-alone novel, but I don't think it is the last we are going to see from the character that has been created.
This book tell us about the Highway man and how he became the highway man and the journey of his life and self discovery of himself but also this book has a moral side, it shows that Good always triumphs over evil and that no matter what you are going through believe in yourself and that there is a God who watches over everyone if you believe in God.
This book shows and emotion side to R A Salvatore, the issues dealt with would really touch your heart, there is pain, suffering, injustice, love, compassion, etc which makes it a good book which you have to read, I bet you it makes you cry.
The hero of this book is Bransen, the book tells us about Bransen's parent how they are from different cultures, and how accepting one culture is and the other are not. Do not get me wrong it is a very exciting book with suspense, sword fights, etc, but you also have the realities we face everyday and this issues are dealt with well in this book.
My suggestion is that you get a copy and read.
Thumbs Up Mr Salvatore.
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