The Fall of The Kings (Riverside)

The Fall of The Kings (Riverside)

This stunning follow-up to Ellen Kushnerâ€™s cult-classic novel, Swordspoint, is set in the same world of labyrinthine intrigue, where sharp swords and even sharper wits rule. Against a rich tapestry of artists and aristocrats, students, strumpets, and spies, a gentleman and a scholar will find themselves playing out an ancient drama destined to explode their societyâ€™s smug view of itselfâ€“and reveal that sometimes the best price of uncovering history is being forced to repeat itâ€¦.

The Fall of the Kings

Generations ago the last king fell, taking with him the final truths about a race of wizards who ruled at his side. But the blood of the kings runs deep in the land and its people, waiting for the coming together of two unusual men, Theron Campion, a young nobleman of royal lineage, is heir to an ancient house and a modern scandal. Tormented by his twin duties to his family and his own bright spirit, he seeks solace in the University. There he meets Basil St. Cloud, a brilliant and charismatic teacher ruled by a passion for knowledgeâ€“and a passion for the ancient kings. Of course, everyone now knows that the wizards were charlatans and the kings their dupes and puppets. Only Basil ins not convincedâ€“nor is he convinced that the city has seen its last kingâ€¦

From the Trade Paperback edition.
Country USA
Brand Bantam
Manufacturer Bantam
Binding Mass Market Paperback
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2003-09-30
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780553585940

Country	USA
Brand	Bantam
Manufacturer	Bantam
Binding	Mass Market Paperback
Color	Multicolor
ReleaseDate	2003-09-30
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780553585940

The Fall of The Kings (Riverside)

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