A Magic of Twilight: Book One of the Nessantico Cycle - Hardcover

Farrell, S. L.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0756404665 ISBN 13: 9780756404666

Publisher: DAW Hardcover, 2008

Synopsis

The powerful, influential, and wealthy city of Nessantico forms the backdrop to an intricately woven tale of magic, murder, deception, betrayal, political intrigue, star-crossed lovers, and a world plunging ever closer to the brink of all-out warfare, in the first volume in a new fantasy series by the creator of the Cloudmages trilogy.

About this title

About the Author:

S. L. Farrell is the pseudonym for a veteran author of eighteen science fiction and fantasy novels. Hailed as a master of Celtic fantasy for his Cloudmages series, he now presents a magnificent new universe.

From Publishers Weekly:

Farrell (the Cloudmages trilogy) entices fantasy readers into the lush—and dangerous—land of Nessantico, where aging ruler Marguerite ca'Ludovici prepares to celebrate her Jubilee. Marguerite's son, Justi, schemes to take her place, while Jan ca'Vörl, a powerful noble at the edge of the empire, plots armed rebellion. Archigos Dhosti ca'Millac, leader of the Concénzia Faith and Marguerite's staunch ally, struggles to control fundamentalists like Orlandi ca'Cellibrecca as they clamor for action against the Numetodo heretics, who claim the magic talent called Cenzi's Gift has nothing to do with religious faith. Trapped in the middle of all this is young priestess Ana cu'Seranta, whose impressive magical ability has made her a pawn in the multilayered power struggle. Farrell easily wields an immense cast of characters, many of whom take narrative turns. Readers who appreciate intricate world building, intrigue and action will immerse themselves effortlessly in this rich and complex story. (Feb.)
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About this edition

• Publisher: DAW Hardcover
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0756404665
• ISBN 13: 9780756404666
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 624