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In one of the most original and stunning debuts of the season, Glenna McReynolds brings historical romance readers the experience they've been waiting for: a novel of dark magic, stirring drama, and fierce passion that weaves a wondrous, unbreakable spell... In a land of forbidding castles, sacred prophecies, and unholy betrayals, mystery surrounds the one woman who holds the key to an ancient legacy. She is Ceridwen, an orphan unaware of her immense power--until fate leads her from a show more secluded abbey into the tower of a feared sorcerer. Dain Lavrans has no magic in himself, only the secrets of medicine he uncovered while a soldier in the Crusades. But he finally beholds true enchantment in the spell of passion innocently woven by the ethereal Ceridwen. Yet there are many who seek the maiden, all meaning to wrest her power for themselves. Now Ceridwen and Dain must struggle to escape the snares set by friend and foe alike, even as they discover a love that promises to bind them forever. show lessTags
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A pretty good story overall. There is a section in the middle where the star-crossed lovers spend so much time yearning for each other that you wish one of the bad guys would put them out of their misery. After that section the story picks up and runs at a breakneck pace to a satisfactory conclusion.
This book...I remember trying to read it through several times but in the end putting it down because the story just didnt appeal to me.Also there were some very unpleasant things in it like a mentally challenged girl kept leashed by the villains throne...for certain evil purposes :(((( I cant even..ugh
And of course the female protagonist is a regular Mary Sue. So thank you but no. Ive given you too many chances already.
And of course the female protagonist is a regular Mary Sue. So thank you but no. Ive given you too many chances already.
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- Canonical title
- The Chalice and the Blade
- Original title
- The chalice and the blade
- Original publication date
- 1997
- Dedication*
- Meinen Eltern, Richard und Lois Gillis - immer in meinen Träumen, immer in meinem Herzen.
- First words*
- Im Jahre 1190 brach Richard Löwenherz von Europa aus zu einer göttlichen Mission auf, um das Heilige Land von den Ungläubigen zu säubern.
- Last words*
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)Ihre Traurigkeit sass tief, doch er wusste, im Laufe der Zeit fände sie Trost in Erinnerungen und Linderung für ihren Schmerz, genauso wie er die Drachen finden würde, denn alle Dinge begeben sich im Laufe der Zeit.
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- Languages
- English, German, Swedish
- Media
- Paper, Ebook
- ISBNs
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