"Romantic fantasy to rival the masters"
General Tulkhan and his Ghebite army recently conquered
Fair Isle, home to the powerful T'En mage feared by mere
mortals. To solidify his rule, he beds Imoshen, a female
T'En. Though part of the defeated race and now carrying
the conqueror's child, Imoshen shows no fear of the
General. Instead she tries to educate him that a castle is
not a home unless the couple living there trust one another. Tulkhan wants to trust Imoshen, but fears her ability to
read his mind or use her skills to take control of his
mind. His advisors add doubts about her fidelity and
loyalty. Since he comes from a place where women are
treated as lower than chattel as opposed to this isle where
equality exists, he struggles with this paradigm switch
also. The opposition leader, a male T'En wants more than
just kicking Tulkhan and his troops off Fair Isle, he
demands Imoshen join his side. Cory Daniells has written an appealing epic romantic
fantasy
that rivals the best works of Norton and Lackey in
fashioning a make believe world that seems so real readers
will use Mapquest or an atlas to find directions to Fair
Isle. The conflicts (internal and external) of the key
characters add tension and depth to the strong story line.
Fans of romance and fantasy will enjoy this engaging tale. Harriet Klausner
Reviewed by PNR Group Member
Posted July 3, 2001
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