See buying choices for this item to see if it's one of the millions that are eligible for Amazon Prime.

Have one to sell? Sell yours here
 
   
The Seer and the Sword
 
See larger image 
Share your own customer images
Publisher: learn how customers can search inside this book.

The Seer and the Sword (Mass Market Paperback)

by Victoria Hanley (Author)
4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

Available from these sellers.


13 used from £1.19

Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

The Healer's Keep

The Healer's Keep

by Victoria Hanley
5.0 out of 5 stars (1) 
The Light of the Oracle

The Light of the Oracle

by Victoria Hanley
4.0 out of 5 stars (1) 
Poison Study (Book 1 in The Study Trilogy) (MIRA)

Poison Study (Book 1 in The Study Trilogy) (MIRA)

by Maria V. Snyder
4.5 out of 5 stars (40)  £3.00
The Singing: The Fourth Book of Pellinor (The Books of Pellinor)

The Singing: The Fourth Book of Pellinor (The Books of Pellinor)

by Alison Croggon
4.4 out of 5 stars (16)  £5.99
Magic Study: 1

Magic Study: 1

by Maria V. Snyder
4.1 out of 5 stars (22)  £3.66
› Explore similar items

Product details

  • Mass Market Paperback: 352 pages
  • Publisher: Laurel Leaf Library; Reprint edition (April 2003)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0440229774
  • ISBN-13: 978-0440229773
  • Product Dimensions: 17.5 x 10.9 x 2.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 738,206 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

    •  Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?

Product Description

Product Description
Flame-haired Princess Torina knows nothing of battles and conquest, until her father, the king of Bellandra, returns home with an orphaned prince from the neighbouring enemy kingdom. The boy prince is offered to Torina as a slave, but she frees him from his bonds and their unusual friendship develops in the years that follow. But Torina faces terrible danger - she has an amazing gift that many would kill for, and when her father is brutally murdered, she is forced to flee for her life. An evil usurper takes over her rightful throne, and the kingdom is ruled by cruelty and fear. Can Torina's gift - to look into the future of others - help her win back what is rightly hers? This is an epic fantasy of extraordinary scope and vision. Its twists and turns will leave readers breathless. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

From the Back Cover
As one legend ends, another begins...

Flame-haired Princess Torina lives a charmed life in Archeld until the day her father, the king, seizes the peaceful kingdom of Bellandra and captures its legendary sword, rumoured to defeat any enemy. On his return, he gives Torina two gifts: a beautiful crystal that reveals hidden powers, and the defeated king's son as a slave. Both prove to be more precious than she could ever imagine...

But all is not well in Archeld. Beneath the seemingly orderly surface lurk greed, revenge, and life-threatening plots. Can Torina use her newfound powers to save her kingdom? Or must the seer take up the sword?

'The action sings with excitement...' Publishers Weekly --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

See all Product Description

Suggested Tags from Similar Products

 (What's this?)
Be the first one to add a relevant tag (keyword that's strongly related to this product)
Check a corresponding box or enter your own tags in the field below
fantasy
young adult
romance
magic
victoria hanley
adventure
fiction
coming of age
action
fantasy series
young adult fantasy

Your tags: Add your first tag
 
See most popular tags

What Do Customers Ultimately Buy After Viewing This Item?

The Seer and the Sword
82% buy the item featured on this page:
The Seer and the Sword 4.8 out of 5 stars (16)
Old Magic (Bloomsbury Paperback)
11% buy
Old Magic (Bloomsbury Paperback) 4.7 out of 5 stars (27)
£4.99
The Named (Guardians of Time Trilogy)
7% buy
The Named (Guardians of Time Trilogy) 4.2 out of 5 stars (32)
£5.19
Explore similar items
 

Customer Reviews

16 Reviews
5 star:
 (15)
4 star:    (0)
3 star:    (0)
2 star:
 (1)
1 star:    (0)
 
 
 
 
 
Average Customer Review
4.8 out of 5 stars (16 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews

 
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Moment is Vast, 30 Nov 2004
So many things came to my mind after reading this book. The story was so unpredictable and enchanting without using so much magic hocus pocus in it (except for the future sightings). The 'real' magic is lied within yourself for as long as you live, you can do anything if you put all your strength and thought in your effort. A real fantasy one.

The story was started from the invasion of King Kareed of Archeld into Bellandra which was caused by Kareed's ambition to break the legend that Bellandra, being the owner of the magical sword, Sword of Bellandra, was invicible to its enemy. It turned out to be useless in the hand of its ignorant king, King Veldon of Bellandra. In the aftermath, Prince Landen of Bellandra, was captured, intended to be Princess Torina's slave. But she freed and befriended him. The relationship came to the test when the ambitious Vesputo worked his way to gain the crown by lies, trickeries and betrayals.

The narative was easy to follow (and imagine) and there are so many beautiful proverbs, lines that gave me thoughts such as 'the moment is vast' which I gathered that though in a moment (some say less than a second), there are so many things can happen so you must treasure every moment. My favorite line (not exactly the same) 'Emid would have no other best warrior student than a prince reared in peace' . Got the beautifully lined irony?

I just hope I can get my hands on The Healer's Keep soon!

Please read it and be enriched by its beauty.

Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant - 5 stars only because i couldn't give it more., 14 Jun 2006
By hev "hev" (England - UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Seer and the Sword (Paperback)

I first picked up this book when I was 12. I am now 18 and I still love it!

The Seer and the Sword by Victoria Hanley simply enchanted me from beginning to end. I loved it so much that I wished it would never end (rather unusual for me). Whatever genre you usually go for, you should read this book. Whether you are a child or an adult you will fall in love with these characters that mature and change as you read. They grow into people that make you love them even more because of their flaws. Victoria Hanley can make her characters come off the page and draw you into their world.

A must read on anyone's list.

Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars I'll keep it simple, 13 April 2005
By Ms. Ma Hull "meg20" (uk) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   
This book is a really good read, it is beautiful, but the storyline is also in depth and grips you quickly. The charcters change as time passes in the book, they mature, which makes it easier to become emersed in this book. The story is basically about how two starcrossed lovers (forgive my theiving of shakespears work) can overcome the greed and selfishness of others to unite nations. please buy this book!
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)


Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
 
 
 
Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Fond memories
I read this book for the first time aged eleven for a book project. I like it so much then that I got it out from the library three times after that, and badgered my secondary... Read more
Published 12 months ago by A. Rose

5.0 out of 5 stars awesome
i read this book when i was alot younger and now probably 6 years later i was desperately trying to track it down to buy it! Read more
Published 21 months ago by Deborah Crockard

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!
This book does have a lot of battles, but in the end it's a love story, a fantastic love story. I enjoyed the fantasy elements because they were written in such a way to be... Read more
Published on 2 Aug 2006 by Leslie

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
This is a typical story about a boy who meets a girl, falls in love with her, both encounter unnumerable odds and finally come together. Read more
Published on 22 Jul 2006 by iceflyier

5.0 out of 5 stars better than tamora pierce!!!
i love books and read all genres and age groups. this book is bloody amazing! it is a perfect world that you are completly drawn into! and the storyline is just perfect! Read more
Published on 19 May 2006 by cait

5.0 out of 5 stars OMG
I have to say of all the books i have read this is by far the best and most enjoyable book i have ever laid my eyes upon. it is a book any one can get into. Read more
Published on 2 Jan 2006 by biogirl9221

5.0 out of 5 stars I have read this book seven times!
Oh my god, i have really never read a better book and i have read this one seven times. seriously! i've also read the sequal 'The Healer's Keep' and i adored that too. Read more
Published on 9 April 2005 by Mrs. B. J. Skeef

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent debut...
Victoria Hanley has proven her worth with this story; it is compelling, magical, and the characters are wonderful. I certainly look forward to her next book! Read more
Published on 16 May 2003 by M. Stoneham

5.0 out of 5 stars not disappointing
The seer and the sword sounded good. It wasn't. It was brilliant.
Although one would expect it to be like many fantasy stories, with the princess beautiful and intelligent but... Read more
Published on 28 Feb 2003 by goddess_of_purple_coats

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant in every way!!!!
This is one of the best books i have ever read.
Once picking it up and reading the blurb i thought "yea, this sounds good", and i bought it... Read more
Published on 25 Jan 2002 by nickelback_fan

Only search this product's reviews


Customer Discussions

 Beta (What's this?)
This product's forum (0 discussions)
  Discussion Replies Latest Post
  No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
  [Cancel]


Active discussions in related forums
   
Related forums

Listmania!

Create a Listmania! list

Look for similar items by category

Feedback

Health & Beauty at Amazon.co.uk

Elemis Resurface and Renew Skin Care Gift Set of 4 Products
From soap to shavers, massagers to mascara, stock up on your daily essentials or truly pamper yourself.

›Discover Health & Beauty

  

More From Victoria Hanley

Wild Ink: How...

Wild Ink: How to Write Fiction for...

"Aspiring authors will appreciate the concise information and helpful... Read more
£10.99 £9.45

 

Train Hard...Play Hard

Nike, Gola, Converse, and more
Gear up with up to 60% off athletic and outdoor shoes.

›Shop now

  

Treat Someone

Amazon.co.uk Gift Certificates--available in any amount from £5 to £500 With an Amazon.co.uk Gift Certificate, you can get them what they want (even if you don't know what that is).

›Learn more about Gift Certificates

  
Ad

Where's My Stuff?

Delivery and Returns

Need Help?

Your Recent History

  (What's this?)
You have no recently viewed items or searches.

After viewing product detail pages or search results, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in.

Look to the right column to find helpful suggestions for your shopping session.
Continue Shopping: Top Sellers

amazon.co.uk Amazon Home
International Sites:  United States  |  Germany  |  France  |  Japan  |  Canada  |  China
Business Programs: Sell on Amazon  |  Fulfilment by Amazon  |  Join Associates  |  Join Advantage
Customer Service  |  Help  |  View Basket  |  Your Account
About Amazon.co.uk  |  Careers at Amazon
Conditions of Use & Sale |  Privacy Notice  © 1996-2009, Amazon.com, Inc. and its affiliates