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THE HIDDEN STARS by MADELINE HOWARD
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SummaryExtraordinary new talent Madeline Howard begins an epic trilogy of magic and power, hidden birthrights and prophecies, with The Hidden Stars, the first book of The Rune of Unmaking. In a world devastated by a cataclysmic war between the wizards and mages, the Empress Ouri#225;na has seized the throne, proclaiming herself the Divine Incarnation of the Devouring Moon. Appointing twelve priests to perform her rites, she rules with a tight rein of evil sorcery. The priests, once men, have become twisted with magic, making them monstrous -- mutated. They bring destruction wherever they ride, and one kingdom after another falls, enslaved into darkness. Yet signs and portents appear, puzzling the seers, and a tale begins to grow. A rumor of a young girl, talented and hidden, who is destined to end Ourina's tyrannous reign ... if she can survive long enough to do so. And so a brave band of wizards and heroes ride out in search of the hidden princess, pursued by the fury of the dark goddess herself.
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"Fine genealogist mystery"
Reviewed by PNR Group Member
Posted June 5, 2004
On a photo shoot in the Cotswold, model Bethany Marshall
hires genealogist Natasha Blake to research her family
tree. At that initial consultation, Bethany animatedly
discusses Pre-Raphaelite model, artist, and wife of Dante,
Lizzie Siddal. Also at that consultation, Natasha meets
the photographer Adam Mason, who is working on Read more...
"Fantastic Fantasy"
Reviewed by PNR Group Member
Posted January 24, 2007
Long ago two empires arose with one following the light and
the other embracing the dark. Eventually they warred with
wizards fighting mages. The outcome was civilization was
destroyed. Gradually mankind rebuilt much of what was lost,
but failed to understand the real lesson of the past.
For almost four Read more...
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