Synopsis
A new adventure of brotherhood and magic from beloved fantasist Dave Duncan
In the Kingdom of Jorgary, the days of feudal chivalry are fading as national armies are formed. But Ottokar Magnus is still baron, and his host of brothers include Anton, an ambitious young soldier, and Wulfgang, an amiable teenager. Unable to seek his fortune as a knight errant, Anton has enlisted with the royal Jorgarian hussars and taken Wulf along as his servant.
There is magic in Jorgary, but it is regarded as Satanism, rituals performed by Speakers who are in contact with the Devil. The Speakers, though, believe that the Voices they hear belong to saints. Anton is not a Speaker...but Wulf is.
Anxious to impress the court, Anton exhibits spectacular horsemanship at a royal hunt, with a little boost from Wulf. Two nights later he is dragged before Cardinal Zdenek, the king's chief minister. Zdenek offers him an earldom and anything else he could dream of if he will ride at once to a strategic fortress at Cardice and take command there. The count and his son have died, victims of both treason and witchcraft. The cardinal thinks that neighboring enemies are preparing to invade, using "modern" arms to capture the fort. Mortal resources alone will not suffice, but Zdenek knows that Anton's improbable jump at the hunt was aided by supernatural power.
Anton wants nothing to do with this mission, but Wulf's Voices tell him that they should accept the charge. The result is a harrowing ride through limbo with astonishing results.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Originally from Scotland, Dave Duncan has lived all his adult life in western Canada, having enjoyed a long career as a petroleum geologist before taking up writing. Since discovering that inventing imaginary worlds is more satisfying than poking holes in the real one, he has published more than forty novels, mostly in the fantasy genre, but also in young adult, science fiction, and historical. His books include Speak to the Devil and When the Saints. He has at times written as Sarah B. Franklin and Ken Hood. He and his wife, Janet, have one son and two daughters.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for Speak to the Devil (The Brothers Magnus, 1)
Stock Image
Speak to the Devil
Published by
Doherty Associates, LLC, Tom, 2016
ISBN 10: 0765363348
ISBN 13: 9780765363343
Used
Softcover
Seller: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Reprint. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # 14396000-6
Seller Image
Speak to the Devil
Published by
Tor, 2010
ISBN 10: 0765363348
ISBN 13: 9780765363343
Used
Mass Market Paperback
First Edition
Seller: First Class Used Books, Forsyth, MO, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. 369 pages. No marks or writing in the book Very light wear to the edges. No reading creases on the spine. Spine is tight and there are no loose pages. Cover colors are bright. Size: 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. Seller Inventory # 014603
Stock Image
Speak to the Devil (The Brothers Magnus, Band 1)
Seller: medimops, Berlin, Germany
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: acceptable. Ausreichend/Acceptable: Exemplar mit vollständigem Text und sämtlichen Abbildungen oder Karten. Schmutztitel oder Vorsatz können fehlen. Einband bzw. Schutzumschlag weisen unter Umständen starke Gebrauchsspuren auf. / Describes a book or dust jacket that has the complete text pages (including those with maps or plates) but may lack endpapers, half-title, etc. (which must be noted). Binding, dust jacket (if any), etc may also be worn. Seller Inventory # M00765363348-B