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The Amber Citadel (Jewelfire Trilogy 1) (Paperback)

by Freda Warrington (Author)
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 599 pages
  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd (1 Mar 1999)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0671021907
  • ISBN-13: 978-0671021900
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 659,074 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Amazon.co.uk Review

After launching her career with the Blackbird sword-and-sorcery quartet (1986- 88), Freda Warrington turned to darker themes with a historical vampire trilogy that received critical praise. Now The Amber Citadel opens a new sequence in the classic epic-fantasy mould. Peace in the land of Aventuria depends on an ancient pact between the earth itself and its various races: humans, haughty elf-like aesthetes, kobold-like miners and a repugnant minority of faceless shapeshifters. The latter have twisted the mind of Aventuria's aging king and gradually lured him into mad actions ... a colossal monument to himself, enslavement of countless young subjects to build this Tower-of-Babel folly and gory black magic that hurts both the pact and the land. Warrington's story focuses on a young girl conscripted for slave labour and three friends from her village who follow in hope of rescuing her. Many others are entangled in the resulting pursuits, escapes, romantic interludes, grisly encounters and general bloodshed. The novel ends with a measure of victory bought at fearful cost--but offstage the vile shapeshifters are still plotting, and two-thirds of this "Jewelfire Trilogy" is yet to come. A colourful and nicely crafted fantasy of above-average quality. --David Langford


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Set in the future, humans are forced to share the world with shape-changers from Bhahdradomen, and the mysterious Aelyr. When the shape-changers start a war, two sisters and two brothers from a quiet village find themselves about to be dragged into the conflict.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A book that can't be ignored!!!, 8 Jan 2001
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I have read some of Freda Warrington's other books and thought I'd read this book. I'm not really a fan of fantasy and wasn't sure if I would like the book, but to my surprise I couldn't put it down!! The way she describes certain characters, and makes you wonder if you know everything about them is reveilled in the second book. I just find that an amazing talent, that she can put into the readers head that the chacter's not quite ready to trust. That there is something in their past you don't know!! I'd recomend this book to anyone, even if you're not fond of fantasy.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent novel, 20 April 1999
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This is a truly delightful novel! Ms Warrington has an exceptional talent. I read on average three to four books a week and so, I feel I am very qualified to say that it is one of the best fantasy novels that has been released for some time. The characters and imagery were vivid and the plot was truly enthralling. I recommned this book to all fans of fantasy novels. A stunning combination of magic, undying devotion, suspense, mystery and a healthy dose of lust to spice it up! The tist at the end is very clever and I can't wait for the sequel.
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9 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars More fool them!, 19 Sep 2000
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I followed one of those Amazon links, Customers who bought this book also bought ... Amber Citadel. I wonder if they were as disenchanted as I was. Another fantastic world - good - full of totally lame characters - bad- interacting in completely unbelievable ways - worse - who all spoke like teenagers from a good school ( except the Baddies: with names like Facilitor they spoke more like members of the teaching staff ) - worst. How do mere peasants get to hob-nob with lords, and marry royalty? Unconvincing and ultimately irritating.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good, but not the best.
The storyline of "The Amber Citadel" is good, and it did keep me wanting to read more, but I felt it focused too much on the personal relationships of the characters... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars It is undoubtedly the best book Ive ever read
This book has everything a reader could possibly expect from an author. I particularly love the descriptive writing of Ms Warrington. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent. Highyl recommended.
This is one of the best Fantasy books I've read for some time. The author has a natural easy style, the characters are believable and the dialoge is well written. Read more
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