The lions of Al-Rassan
by Guy Gavriel Kay | Science Fiction & Fantasy | This book has not been rated.
ISBN: 0061056219 Global Overview for this book
ISBN: 0061056219 Global Overview for this book
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Over the centuries, the once stern rulers of Al-Rassan have been seduced by sensuous pleasures. Now King Almalik of Cartada is on the ascendancy, adding city after city to his realm, aided by his friend and advisor, the notorious Ammar ibn Khairan--poet, diplomat, soldier--until a summer day of savage brutality changes their relationship forever. Meanwhile, in the north, the Jaddite's most celebrated--and feared--military leader, Rodrigo Belmonte, and Ammar meet. Sharing the interwoven fate of both men is Jehane, the beautiful, accomplished court physician, whose own skills play an increasing role as Al-Rassan is swept to the brink of holy war, and beyond....
Over the centuries, the once stern rulers of Al-Rassan have been seduced by sensuous pleasures. Now King Almalik of Cartada is on the ascendancy, adding city after city to his realm, aided by his friend and advisor, the notorious Ammar ibn Khairan--poet, diplomat, soldier--until a summer day of savage brutality changes their relationship forever. Meanwhile, in the north, the Jaddite's most celebrated--and feared--military leader, Rodrigo Belmonte, and Ammar meet. Sharing the interwoven fate of both men is Jehane, the beautiful, accomplished court physician, whose own skills play an increasing role as Al-Rassan is swept to the brink of holy war, and beyond....
Released 12 yrs ago (10/24/2011 UTC) at Alsdorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen Germany
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Geht als RABCK an Tiger-Kuh-Katze. Viel Vergnügen damit!
vorvorgestern eine Benachrichtigung an der Tür..
nanu? ein päckchen? für mich? irrläufer? rätsel über fragen..
Auflösung:
gleich 3 schöne Bücher!
vielen lieben dank!
this sounds like a good book to forget the real world and troubles for a while, so it will probably be one of my x-mas escapes...
nanu? ein päckchen? für mich? irrläufer? rätsel über fragen..
Auflösung:
gleich 3 schöne Bücher!
vielen lieben dank!
this sounds like a good book to forget the real world and troubles for a while, so it will probably be one of my x-mas escapes...