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Although it's been a long since I first read the book I still keep a good impression of it. It's an original fantasy in wich things turn to be different than we expected and in wich we find a plausible way for a woman to play a crucial role in this adventure that takes place in a men's world. It's also quite refreshing the cheari way of life, a sparkling light in midst of the darkness of war. Perhaps this is not a masterpiece, but only the first fantasy novel of a (by then) young writer, but I surely would have missed it if I had not read it.

garalgar | Oct 6, 2008 |

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Chronicles of Tornor (1)

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Watchtower

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Amazon.com Book Description (ISBN 0425086607, Paperback)

"A marvelous blend of fantasy...and realism in the characters and the social interactions."--Marion Zimmer Bradley

Elizabeth A. Lynn won the World Fantasy Award for Watchtower, volume one in a breathtaking trilogy that would establish her as one of speculative fiction's most exciting voices. Now, Ace brings this classic back to fans and first-time readers alike--in a beautifully repackaged trade edition.

Tornor Keep is the legendary tower that guards the winter end of a summer land. But when Tornor is overrun by raiders, a young prince is the tower's last hope in an enchanting story of a time far removed from ours and of a land alive with warriors, lovers, war, and honor.

* Winner of the World Fantasy Award
* Beautifully repackaged in its first trade edition

(retrieved from Amazon Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:58:12 -0400)

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