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The Black Swan (Gollancz S.F.) (Paperback)

by Mercedes Lackey (Author)
3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 384 pages
  • Publisher: Gollancz; New edition edition (10 Jan 2002)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0575072857
  • ISBN-13: 978-0575072855
  • Product Dimensions: 17.7 x 11.1 x 2.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 785,784 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Baron Eric von Rothbert is a powerful sorcerer who devotes his life to capturing women who inspire his wrath and transforming them into swans. Over the flock he sets his daughter Odile, gifted in magic, but still spurned by her father. Odette, noblest of the Baron's enchanted flock, wrests from their captor a promise which could lead to fredom for all the swan-maidens, but the Baron is determined to use all his magical cunning to avoid honouring that promise. Prince Siegfried comes upon the swan-maidens as day dissolves into dusk -- and the game takes on a new twist, for Siegfried is a selfish hedonist and dissolute womaniser . . .


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SALES POINTS Mercedes Lackey is a strong backlist seller The Valdemar series consistently tops the genre bestseller charts as well as America's Waldenbooks and B Dalton's chains An evocative and beautiful retelling of an old favourite Stunning cover art by Jon Sullivan

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars A great read, 17 Jun 2002
By Katie (England) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Black Swan (The Elemental Masters Fairy Tales) (School & Library Binding)
This book is fantastic. A whole new twist put into a familiar story makes it seem real but so very new and different. And so much better than the original myths of the swan-women, with more plausible characters and storyline. At various times it brough tears to my eyes at the emotional happenings. characters were developed throughout the books, and learnt, or didnt learn as the case may be, from their pasts. An unexpected ending finishes the book magnificently. In my opinion it doesnt match up to the valdemar books, but considered on its own it is a wonderful read.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting, but lacks depth, 28 Jul 1999
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This review is from: The Black Swan (Daw Book Collectors) (Hardcover)
I found this book a rather interesting variation of the original Swan Lake, but the writing lacks depth, and it is hard to be properly "immersed" in it.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great for ballet lovers and fantasy readers!, 9 Jul 1999
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This review is from: The Black Swan (Daw Book Collectors) (Hardcover)
I just finished reading a great book. It is "THE BLACK SWAN" by Mercedes Lackey. It is fantasy about the story of Swan Lake. She fleshes out the ballet story and makes it into a real fairy tale. I could see parts of the ballet as I read the story. I also was mesmerized and glued to my seat even though I basically knew the end. For ballet lovers and fantasy readers this is a must!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Inspired retelling
This is a deeply satisfying and enjoyable book, and manages to include all the components of the swan lake story while putting an entirely new slant on them. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Amree

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspired retelling
This is a deeply satisfying and enjoyable book, and manages to include all the components of the swan lake story while putting an entirely new slant on them. Read more
Published on 27 Oct 2007 by Amree

2.0 out of 5 stars Not up to her usual standard.
This fantasy adventure, loosely based on Swan Lake, is seriouly disappointing. Fans of Mercedes Lackey, expecting nail biting tension and haunting characterisation will probably... Read more
Published on 5 Feb 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
Although not in her usual setting of Valdemar, the Black Swan is definitely of the same style and calibre. Read more
Published on 7 Nov 2001

1.0 out of 5 stars not in her normal style, disappointing
Black Swan is a retelling of Swan Lake. This is the only Mercedes Lackey book that I've not reread at least 3 or 4 times, I couldn't even finish it. Read more
Published on 13 Mar 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Brill!
I couldn't put the book down, the characters felt very real and I got very attached to them, the beauty of Swan Lake in brought out perfectly in this book, I never lost the plot... Read more
Published on 12 Mar 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars You have got to get this book
This book was well thought out, with believeable characters with whom I could really empathise with. I even felt sorry for the prince at one point. Read more
Published on 14 Feb 2001 by kristianjames

3.0 out of 5 stars Not what I was expecting
To put it into the simplest words, it wasn't what I expected from an author that had done so well before. Read more
Published on 31 Aug 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read!
As usual with one of Mercedes Lackey books, this was an excellent read. I couldn't put it down! It was a wonderfully refreshing look at an old story.
Published on 17 Jun 1999

3.0 out of 5 stars I loved the cover art! :)
Well, I loved the cover art, but comparing this book to the Fire Rose by Mercedes Lackey, it's not nearly as good. Read more
Published on 15 Jun 1999

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