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The Virtu (Ace Fantasy Book) (Mass Market Paperback)

by Sarah Monette (Author)
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  • Mass Market Paperback: 512 pages
  • Publisher: Ace Books; Reprint edition (31 July 2007)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0441015166
  • ISBN-13: 978-0441015160
  • Product Dimensions: 17 x 10.7 x 3.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 502,624 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars More magic and mastery in the mythical Mirador of Melusine, 17 Mar 2007
By Benjamin (UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Virtu (Hardcover)
Picking up where we left Felix Harrowgate and Mildmay in the previous novel Melusine, we find the two brothers recuperating in the care of their mother's people in the Garden of Nephele. But whereas Felix is regarded as an honoured guest, Mildmay is treated more like a prisoner, mistakenly considered the vicious monster responsible for Felix's extensive and long term injuries.
Once more or less recovered, they eventually decide to make their return to Melusine, facing more dangers, picking up more travelling companions and encountering former ones; including Gideon and Mavortian von Herber. When back in Melusine and the Mirador, Felix seeks to repair the Virtu, which involves him and Mildmay along with their companions in a serious of further adventures, puzzles and magic, and more encounters with the evil Malkar. As before our two heroes, Felix and Mildmay, are troubled by questions of trust, loyalty, intrigue and ambitious self interest. There is also much greater reliance on magic and delving into wizardry than previously, and some rather complex theorising on the significance of labyrinths.
Most interesting is the developing relationship between Felix and Mildmay. Felix knowingly true to himself is unable to conduct himself with anything other than arrogance and pride, while Mildmay devotedly and obediently remains loyal to his older brother. Even when Mildmay becomes aware of Felix's [...] desires for him he does not loose respect for Felix, and while Felix promises not to rape him, his ambitions in other directions do not prevent him from taking advantage of Mildmay in order to achieve his goal.
Despite their faults, the two brothers remain very appealing. Felix for all his pride induced inhibitions, truly loves Mildmay and recognises his brother's abilities and devotion even if unable to express these feelings verbally. Mildmay becomes even more endearing with his selfless dedication to Felix and others and his unassuming manner; he constantly regards himself as dumb and stupid, while his actions, insight and abilities clearly prove otherwise. The positive conclusion, apart form whatever else is achieved, leads to the conclusion that both Felix and Mildmay have learned a great deal about their relationship, and may even find ways to move forward. We may yet learn as there is a third book in the series, The Mirador, to be published during 2007, which I, along with many others I am sure, eagerly await.
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