Enchanting medieval fantasy of love and power.
If you've ever wanted to be whisked away to a land rich in magic and politics, Lyonesse by Jack Vance is your ticket to adventure. Vance weaves a tale of beauty and intrigue where every character's motive is as layered as the history of the Elder Isles themselves. Perfect for fans of high fantasy and intricate world-building, you'll find yourself lost in its pages, longing to find out the fate of Princess Suldrun and her kingdom.
- Nebula Award Nominee for Best Novel (1984)
- Locus Award Nominee for Best Fantasy Novel (1984)
- World Fantasy Award Nominee for Best Novel (1984)
- British Fantasy Award Nominee for Best Novel (1985)
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ISBN: 9780575082717
Authors:
Jack Vance
Publisher: Gollancz
Date of Publication: 2008-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Topics:
Classics,
Adventure,
Speculative Fiction,
Science Fiction Fantasy,
Science Fiction,
High Fantasy
Goodreads rating: 3.93
(rated by 5800 readers)
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The Elder Isles, located off the coast of Old Gaul, are made up of ten contending kingdoms, all vying with each other for control. At the centre of much of the intrigue in this tale is Casmir, the ruthless and ambitious King of Lyonnesse.
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Enchanting medieval fantasy of love and power.
If you've ever wanted to be whisked away to a land rich in magic and politics, Lyonesse by Jack Vance is your ticket to adventure. Vance weaves a tale of beauty and intrigue where every character's motive is as layered as the history of the Elder Isles themselves. Perfect for fans of high fantasy and intricate world-building, you'll find yourself lost in its pages, longing to find out the fate of Princess Suldrun and her kingdom.
- Nebula Award Nominee for Best Novel (1984)
- Locus Award Nominee for Best Fantasy Novel (1984)
- World Fantasy Award Nominee for Best Novel (1984)
- British Fantasy Award Nominee for Best Novel (1985)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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