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Published: Aug. 07, 2011
Words: 46,048 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781466038493
Short description
When the elven lords, preachers and merchants of Cryssigens need wrongs righted without clues, they look for the stealthic Feldspar to solve their problems. But the legend without a face is hard to find: and when Feldspar takes a commission from the most famous, and beautiful, priestess in the city, he finds problems of his own piling up, and is forced to choose between Hope and safety.Extended description
This tale is the second in the series "Shards of Light" which began with "The Ring and the Flag".Feldspar is famous throughout Cryssigens but no one knows his face. He dares the impossible, following the stealthic's credo "Risk in the service of Hope", and has no objection to the fortune his commissions bring.
High intrigue around the succession to the throne of the North Mark has gripped the city. Though Feldspar is bored by politics, he has problems of his own, attempting for the first time to live a normal life among the citizens of the capital. The master of disguise may need to be more than one person before he gets to the bottom of the mysteries running through his mind and the city itself.
Tags
mystery, magic, conspiracy, intrigue, ruins, temple, suspense adventure, lands of hopeAvailable ebook reading formats
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Review by:
Katharina Gerlach
on July 22, 2012 :
I loved this story. It's so funny to see the great stealthic hesitate at situations we maneuver daily without even being aware of. And the dangerous quest he's on doesn't make things easier for him. I love the way the story mixed humorous scenes with grim ones. This story left me wanting more.
(reviewed the day of purchase)
Review by:
WDM Publishing
on Oct. 29, 2011 :
An epic fantasy tale with the best qualities of an Errol Flynn swashbuckler. If you enjoy detail-rich settings and mysterious characters, this medieval tale will intrigue you. The anonymous main character's many faces are fascinating, but none more so than his Feldspar personae…a stealthic of legendary proportions.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Accused of Lurking
on Sep. 08, 2011 :
(no rating)
Great story! It has everything I look for in a fantasy adventure--an interesting and believable world, an involving central character, creatures, treasures, disguises, magic, daring escapes, emotional depth, a rich back story, and independent action that ties into the broader societal issues. There's also just enough history, geography, and religion to keep things honest, plus Hope, Despair, and the faint stirrings of home in an adventurer's heart. Truly top-notch entertainment.
Will Hahn has taken the classic thief and added a new twist. There is wonderful detail that creates a reality base to this story which allows the fantasy elements to truly come alive. From tavern craft to backroom political deal making, the secret life of bards to the prices of stone, surprises and humor abound. Don't miss entering this rich and vibrant world.
(reviewed long after purchase)