- Paperback: 704 pages
- Publisher: Bantam; New edition edition (3 Jan 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0553814710
- ISBN-13: 978-0553814712
- Product Dimensions: 17.4 x 10.6 x 3.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 748,018 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The second book in Sarah Ash's new fantasy trilogy and sequel to the acclaimed 'Lord of Snow and Shadows'.
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'The emperor's tears will unlock the gate...'
Eugene of Tielen has won the five Tears of Artamon, the legendary rubies which entitle him to be crowned ruler of the ancient empire of Rossiya. But on the eve of his coronation, as the rubies are brought together for the first time in the imperial crown, a strange phenomenon occurs: a beacon of crimson light shoots up from the crown into the night sky. Is it a good portent – or an evil omen?
While sinister forces infiltrate Eugene’s new empire, stirring the defeated peoples to revolt, Eugene is obsessed with enslaving a Drakhaoul, the daemon spirit that made his arch enemy, Gavril Nagarian, such a formidable opponent. Craving the arcane knowledge that will lead him to his goal, Eugene seeks out Kiukirilya, the Spirit Singer, forcing her to undertake a perilous journey into the world of the dead.
And what of Gavril, imprisoned and tortured in the dread Ironsea Tower? His dreams are of escape. But the opportunity, when it comes, faces him with an impossible choice. He longs to return to his earlier, simpler life but he knows that only one man can stop Eugene in his quest for daemonic powers. And that man is Gavril Nagarian...
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Ash's Irontower a sure hit,
By Gareth Wilson - Falcata Times Blog "Falcata T... - See all my reviews (VINE VOICE) (TOP 500 REVIEWER)
This review is from: Prisoner of Ironsea Tower (Tears of Artamon Trilogy 2) (Hardcover)
The second novel in the Tears of Artamon series this novel had quite a lot to live up to. In the first we were treated to a whole new world and given the chance to view it through fresh eyes as the lead protagonist took us through his trials and tribulations as the tale unwound. This novel continues with the same excitement that was portrayed thoughout the first and even develops the lead characters sensitivity as he struggles against the dark nature of his own personal "demon".Each of the other characters that were introduced in the first novel were additionally added to and have left the final part of the trilogy quite a lot to live up to. If youve not read the first novel of this series pick it up and you'll soon be hooked with the second part living up to the full potential that this tale had to offer. You'll soon become a fan of Gavil Nagarian as the hooks that exude from the character will embed themselves so deep you really will find it a long wait for the epic finale of the series.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Great Sequel,
By Panther777cat (UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Prisoner Of Ironsea Tower (THE TEARS OF ARTAMON:) (Paperback)
If you've read the 1st book then you won't be dissapointed with this one either.My only critisicm would be that in certain places it is a tad predictable and slow (hence the 4 stars instead of 5), but on the whole I thouroughly enjoyed this book and would recommend it to anyone into fantasy. If you were happy with the first book then you'll be happy with this one too. (Just as a warning though, I've also read the 3rd book too and that is quite a letdown in comparison to the first two)
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Powerful emotive writing and complicated characters,
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This review is from: Prisoner of Ironsea Tower (Tears of Artamon Trilogy 2) (Hardcover)
When I finished the first book in the Tears of Artamon series, Lord of Snow and Shadows, I have to admit I was disappointed. The story was absorbing, well researched, and the main characters all had a depth to them that made the story all the more poignant.It was this involvement in the story that led to my disappointment with the ending. Without revealing the ending I will suffice to say that it was not cheerful. This made me somewhat reluctant to pick up the sequel, Prisoner of Ironsea Tower. However my insatiable hunger for new reading material eventually led me to the second book in the Tears of Artamon. If Lord of Snow and Shadows is a good book, then its sequel is bordering on fantastic. The main characters all gain new depth as they suffer and (in some cases) triumph, and some characters who did not play such large roles in the first book were fleshed out, along with an cast of new characters. A wealth of new material regarding the 'history' of the world in which the books are set is revealed, along with information regarding the origin and agenda of the Drakhaoul. Despite Sarah Ash's claim to there being no 'Dark Lords' in this series I have to say I have come to despise some characters, and love others (though there is a great deal more despising ;) ). Overall this is an incredible book, really expanding and improving the story set up in Lord of Snow and Shadows, and laying the stage for a dramatic climax in the yet to be released third book. Should anyone have any information on the third book I beg you to please share it with me as the afore-mentioned hunger is driving me insane. I highly recommend this book to any and everyone.
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