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The Poison Master (Paperback)

by Liz Williams (Author)
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  • Paperback: 336 pages
  • Publisher: Tor (20 Jun 2003)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1405005629
  • ISBN-13: 978-1405005623
  • Product Dimensions: 23 x 15.2 x 2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,928,325 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Alivet, a professional alchemiston the run for murder, is sequestered in Ghairen's fortress laboratory, where she must find the one drug that can harm the Lords of the planet and topple their hierarchy. She is driven relentlessly to hone her skills in time - even though time itself is running out.


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Liz Williams is the daughter of a stage magician and a gothic novelist, and currently lives near Brighton seafront. She received a PhD in Philosophy of Science from Cambridge, and her subsequent career has ranged from reading tarot cards on the Palace Pier to teaching in central Asia. The Poison Master is her third novel.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Very promising and well thought out, 1 Jul 2004
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Just a brief comment on the review above: I'm a great Mary Gentle fan so the alchemy/science fiction blend this book is based on didn't come as such an innovation. (John Crowley as well, come to think of it.) That said I liked the central concept here and there were some very original touches, especially the idea of different drugs having a spiritual as well as physical effect. Liz Williams' writing here flows well (less hard work than MG's can be at times) and I liked the love interest. I'll be looking out for other books by this writer.
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20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Refreshingly different., 17 Jan 2005
By dragondrums "dragondrums" (Ingleby Barwick, United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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Liz Williams has managed to produce a novel that is a mix of fantasy and sci-fi and works on both fronts. Set on the world of Latent Enamations, the story revolves around the alchemist Alivet. Her sister has been taken by the Lords of the Night and Alivets mission is to find and help her.
After she is framed for murder, Alivet finds herself on the run, helped by the mysterious 'Poison Master' who seems to have plans of his own for the young alchemist.
Although no heavyweight of literature, this book is certainly worth a look if you fancy something other than the usual sword and scorcery type fantasy. Certainly not just for adolescent goth girls but for anyone who likes something a bit different.
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17 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A good read for Alchemy fans..., 16 Oct 2003
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P>Reading this book amazed me; the concept is quite new, Liz Williams has done a great job. Every word I say about the story would just have spoilers associated with it, but I would say this, the story contains elements itself like altogether a mathematical theorem. Story roams medieval age scientist and far distant land filled with alchemists, the story never leaves its touch, it never looses momentum. Highly recommend read.
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