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by Sarah Ash (Author)
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  • Paperback: 529 pages
  • Publisher: Bantam Books; 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: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 369,207 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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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 emperor of the five countries of the ancient divided empire of Rossiya. But on the eve of his coronation, when the rubies are brought together for the first time in the imperial crown, a strange phenomenon occurs: a crimson beacon of light shoots up into the night sky from the five jewels. Is it a good portent - or an evil omen? Eugene has consigned his defeated enemy, Gavril Nagarian, to a living death in the bleak Ironsea Tower. But other sinister forces are at work, infiltrating Eugene's new empire, stirring the people he has conquered to revolt. Eugene will not be satisfied until he has enslaved a Drakhaoul, the daemon spirit that made Gavril such a formidable opponent. Obsessed with gaining the arcane knowledge that will lead him to his goal, he seeks out Kiukirilya, the Spirit Singer, forcing her to undertake a perilous journey into the world of the dead. Gavril, subjected to the cruel experiments of Director Baltzar in the Ironsea Tower, is equally obsessed: with escape. The opportunity, when it comes, faces him with an impossible choice. He has dreamed of returning to his peaceful life as a painter in Smarna. But if Eugene is successful in his quest for daemonic powers, he will become a monster. And the only man capable of stopping him is Gavril Nagarian.


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A shattered empire reunited but a victory exacted at a terrible price.
The Tears of Artamon continues…
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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, 20 April 2004
By Gareth Wilson "drosdelnoch2" - See all my reviews
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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.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A Great Sequel, 12 Feb 2006
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)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful emotive writing and complicated characters, 22 Aug 2004
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 ;) ).
Though I consider Gavril's story to be the central thread of the plot many more threads are woven into this book, bringing different perspectives to the reader's attention. This open view of story has even managed to squeeze a little sympathy for Eugene out of me (Eugene being the character who has the place of honour on my hit-list).

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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