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Monster Blood Tattoo 2: Lamplighter (Foundling Trilogy) (Hardcover)

by D.M. Cornish (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 448 pages
  • Publisher: David Fickling Books (1 May 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0385611927
  • ISBN-13: 978-0385611923
  • Product Dimensions: 21.4 x 14.4 x 6.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 425,217 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Rossamund Bookchild has successfully negotiated the treacherous route to High Vesting. But even within the sturdy walls of the great city, he is far from safe. For the path to becoming a Lamplighter is fraught with dangers - and not just from the dread monsters who lurk in the wilds. Rossamund will need all his wits to survive his training. And he must watch his back too, for enemies from his past are never far behind. Stunning in scope and rich in detail, alive with memorable heroes and villains and brimming with new and original science and magics, D.M. Cornish's tale of scolds, scourges, smugglers and shrewds will thrill and captivate, and leave the reader desperate for more.


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With the alarming increase of monster attacks on the highways of the Half-Continent, the work of the lamplighter is more fraught with danger than ever.

Having successfully negotiated the treacherous route to Winstermill, Rossamund Bookchild, the orphaned boy with the girl's name, takes up his new role as prentice-lighter. But even within the sturdy walls of his new home, the littlest lighter is far from safe. Threatened by people who are as terrifying as the monsters, Rossamund will need all his wits to survive his training.

Stunning in scope and rich in detail, D.M.Cornish's captivating sequel to FOUNDLING will leave readers desperate for more...

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4.0 out of 5 stars Quirky but beautiful world building, 12 April 2009
By Gareth Wilson "drosdelnoch2" - See all my reviews
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Originally, when this tale landed, the first thing I noted was that this was a second book in the series. Generally, I'm quite loathed to start a tale part way through as you generally have missed a lot of the world building along with the opportunity to get to know the principle protagonist in the way that other readers have. So at a bit of a loss as to what to do I promised myself that I'd read the first 50 pages and see where it took me. If I didn't like it, I'd put it down and leave it until I obtained the first book (if there was promise) or forever condemn it to purgatory on my own Hell Shelf (jokingly called so as the lowest levels are reserved for books that should never see the light of day again) if I really didn't rate it.

What unfurled really demonstrated that I have to now get the original. Not that you can't read this tale without having enjoyed the first instalment, you can, but because the world building, along with the protagonist and the myriad of other cast members is so beautifully sculpted you just can't help to fall in love with all of them. Special note here to Mr Numps who's a firm personal favourite whilst the stories villains also deserve note, in this case the Master of Clerks whose personal goals are well performed chess moves worthy of any true villain. It's wonderfully constructed. It's a cracking story but above all it's world building at its best demonstrating a quality that makes this an absolute must read. It might appear a bit thick for the normal YA out there but at the end of the day you really don't notice it especially with all the additional goodies contained in the appendices.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Read it!, 27 Jul 2008
By Irina Ahlkvist (Sweden) - See all my reviews
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Truly captivating! The story needs some time and attention to get in to, but when you're there.. you just don't want to leave Cornish's world.
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5.0 out of 5 stars You MUST take this journey...., 16 May 2008
By Charlotte Harley "Charli" (Delray Beach, FL) - See all my reviews
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These books are pure genius. I just received my British copy of this book but I already have the US copy as well as the advanced reading copy. I also have multiple copies of the first book. If you have not read these, PLEASE get them. They far exceed any expectations, enjoyment or delight I have experienced in anything I've read thus far this 2008. Even though they may be in the teen section or even the childrens' section, don't deny yourself this experience. They are big, beautiful, and absolutely stunningly written and illustrated. Mr. Cornish, I know that I emailed you when the first book came out and your website was rather young and I know that I had extreme compliments for you. I tried to email you today but I couldn't find a link. I can only hope that the Charlotte you acknowledge at the end of your book is ME. Well, let's just say it IS. As many times as I have handled these pages, each time....what a rush. This is truly what it means to experience the magic of the written word. The illustrations (also done by Mr. Cornish, major mind-boggling talent) and design of the book...well, believe me it's worth any 20+ other books you may buy this year.
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