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A newly revised edition of Raymond E. Feist' s continuation of his classic Riftwar series.
Set twenty years after the events of the Riftwar, Prince of the Blood follows the adventures of Prince Arutha's sons in the dangerously unstable Great Empire of Kesh.
Set twenty years after the events in The Riftwar Saga, Prince of the Blood follows the adventures that erupt when a group of powerful nobles attempt to overthrow the Empress of Kesh, bitterly dividing the court. In the centre of the conflict are the two princes of Krondor, Borric and Erland. When Borric escapes and makes a desperate journey back tothe court to warn of the traitor’s plans – which if they were to succeed, would start a war that would twar the Empire apart.
From the author of the phenomally successful novels in The Riftwar series comes the newly revised tale of swashbuckling adventure in one of the most popular fantasy worlds ever created. Prince of the Blood is the classic, action-packed saga of conflict and love, magic and legend, from the master of epic fantasy.
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
After reading the first threee books of Feist's amazing riftwar saga I looked forward to Prince of the Blood. But I was in for a surprise. Firstly, this book is set some twenty years after the events of the riftwar, so Feist decided to kill off some older characters during those years. Secondly, the fantasy elements that made his first books, seem to have disappeared. Thinking I was buying a fantasy book, I was quite disapointed. But the good story and characters nearly make up that. If you enjoyed the first books, and you really want to know whats happens to the twin boys, Borric and Erland during their cross into adulthood, I fully recommend it.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
In this sequel to A Darkness at Sethanon, author Raymond Feist takes us back to his magical world of Midkemia. Arutha's sons, Borric and Erland, are growing up to be wild; given to drinking, gambling and wenching. However, Borric is destined to be King of the Isles, with Erland being a mere step away from the throne. And so, the boys are packed off to the Empire of Great Kesh, to represent the Kingdom at the Empress's Diamond Jubilee. However, there is a conspiracy at work in Kesh, and one of its goals is the death of Borric conDoin! The twins are going to have to grow up, and quick, if they are to stay alive!
This book is a decided step away from the Elves and Wizards theme that dominated Mr. Feist's early works. Instead, this book places the (non-magical) main characters in a situation where they must use their wits and abilities to succeed - a theme that dominates the rest of his Midkemia books.
Overall, I must say that I loved this book! I really enjoyed the exotic setting, with the author mixing in familiar Earth cultures in an entirely unfamiliar arrangement. Also, even though I do like wizard characters, I thought that Mr. Feist still did a good job of using magic as an integral part of the story, even if it is not the central part.
So, I would say that I liked the setting, I liked the characters (a very nice selection of different sorts, but working together in an entirely believable way), and I liked the story. As a matter of fact, I would say that if this is not my favorite Midkemia story, it is one of my top 2! I really enjoyed this book, and highly recommend it to all fans of Fantasy literature!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you are reading Feist in historical order rather than chronological order then 'Prince of the Blood' slots in just after the Riftwar Saga trilogy (Magician, Silverthorn, A Darkness at Sethannon), after the Empire trilogy co-authored with Janny Wurts (Daughter of the Empire, Servant of the Empire and Mistress of the Empire) and just before 'The King's Buccaneer'. Arutha is where we left him at the end of 'Sethanon' in Krondor, surrounded by his two advisors and friends from the original story - Jimmy and Locklear; and his two sons, Erland and Borric on whom this story focuses, are forced into understanding their royal heritage rather sooner than any one expects.
The story telling is much more mature and developed than in the previous novels. The plot is beautifully crafted, filled with well conceived twists and turns whilst the characters are superbly drawn and allowed to flourish in interaction with each other. Everything is instantly believable - a hard feat in fantasy writing - and the figures of the Isalani and the mercenary who come to Borric's aid are good examples of Feist's skillful observation of difficult characters.
My one reservation is the ending; we are told in an afterward to this revised edition that Feist has revisited and rewritten the ending pages. It somehow feels like it, with too much being tied up in the final few pages. This doesn't spoil the book, the plot or the characters at all; but there is a sense that everything is 'tied off' and explained a little too neatly. A few loose ends don't hurt now and again, particularly when dealing with magic and the sheer depth of impressive imagination at work here!
Overall, this is beyond doubt the best in the series to date; full of passion, emotion it carries you along at a merry pace and leaves you wanting more at the end. Excellent.
The story telling is much more mature and developed than in the previous novels. The plot is beautifully crafted, filled with well conceived twists and turns whilst the characters are superbly drawn and allowed to flourish in interaction with each other. Everything is instantly believable - a hard feat in fantasy writing - and the figures of the Isalani and the mercenary who come to Borric's aid are good examples of Feist's skillful observation of difficult characters.
My one reservation is the ending; we are told in an afterward to this revised edition that Feist has revisited and rewritten the ending pages. It somehow feels like it, with too much being tied up in the final few pages. This doesn't spoil the book, the plot or the characters at all; but there is a sense that everything is 'tied off' and explained a little too neatly. A few loose ends don't hurt now and again, particularly when dealing with magic and the sheer depth of impressive imagination at work here!
Overall, this is beyond doubt the best in the series to date; full of passion, emotion it carries you along at a merry pace and leaves you wanting more at the end. Excellent.
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The coming of age of Arutha's sons and a first in-depth view of Kesh
Prince of the Blood (Riftwar Series) is the next installment in the Riftwar series, following the three books of the Riftwar saga, namely the Magician (Riftwar Saga), Silverthorn... Read more
Published 5 months ago by AK
raymond e fantastic
A fantastic read! Wasn't one of his best out of the rift war saga, but still very good. Book not what it could've been.
Published 14 months ago by chris86
the twin princes
this story is about the two young twin princes they spend there lifes together, after being seperating they have to find there own selfs and the way to move forward, one prince is... Read more
Published 16 months ago by lynneth
First rate Feist
Raymond Feist continues with his Midkemia saga's with another first rate title. Well worth a read. Recommended.
Published 21 months ago by T. B. Honey
Prince of the Blood
This is one in a series of very well written and (for me) convincing phantasy fiction stories. I have found each book in the sagas leads to the next, as I am always wanting to know... Read more
Published on 10 Oct 2009 by L. M. Ingle
Essential reading in the Raymond Feist mythology
Read this book recently and it really filled in the blanks of Raymond Feist's mythology and the continent of Novindus which I was struggling with having read the Darkwar trilogy... Read more
Published on 7 Jun 2009 by S. M. Walton
prince of the blood
this book follows on from Feists other books an d does not dissapoint a ripping good read
Published on 15 April 2009 by Sandra L. Jones
A good novel.
Prince of the Blood is a stand alone book in Feist's Midkemian series.
It's a very enjoyable and for the first time we are taken into the heart of Great Kesh in a story... Read more
It's a very enjoyable and for the first time we are taken into the heart of Great Kesh in a story... Read more
Published on 28 Dec 2007 by G. Peters
Its Feist - its brilliant.
The revised edition is not in fact that much different to the original. Where in Magician and the other Riftwar books you build up rapour with the characters, the original Prince... Read more
Published on 9 July 2005
Prince of the Blood : A Refreshing Adventure
This book is a nice jumping on point for Fantasy readers. For those of you who do not wish to buy the first book of a trilogy,but would like to try Feist's work, I would suggest... Read more
Published on 8 Aug 2002 by "kpope15"
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