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IN THE DOMINION --
those allied with the demons of the Shining Court feared the bargain they'd made. For to the kialli betrayal was a way of life, and every action was a means to gain greater power. And as the Festival of the Moon approached, the demon kin began to prey upon those in the... read more

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In the Essalieyan Empire, Jewel, of House Terafin, has been having visions which are about to send her into the heart of enemy territory with only her domicis Avander to watch her back. Behind her she leaves a House on the brink of a bloody dynastic war--a house to which she is the unoffical... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

In the Essalieyan Empire, Jewel, of House Terafin, has been having visions which are about to send her into the heart of enemy territory with only her domicis Avander to watch her back. Behind her she leaves a House on the brink of a bloody dynastic war--a house to which she is the unoffical heir. Before her lies the Dominion, home to the clans which are the sworn enemies of all who dwell in the Empire. But far more deadly than the clans are those with whom they have formed an unholy alliance--the demons of the Shining court! Praise for Michelle West: "Non-stop excitement...spellbinding reading...a mesmerizing work."-- Romantic Times , for The Uncrowned King "A fine example of epic fantasy."-- Science Fiction Chronicle , for The Uncrowned King "This is going to be another great series...one well worth the wait."-- Science Fiction Site , for The Broken Crown

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Setting & Locations edit see section history

  • Shining City: Located in the Northern Wastes and home of the Shining Court.
  • Voyanne: The term the Voyani use for the "road" they travel.
  • Averalaan: Capital city of the Empire.
  • Oerta: Territory in the Dominion.
  • Senniel College: The most famous of the Bardic Colleges.
  • Shattered Hall: Located in the Shining City.
  • Havalla: A Voyani Family, formerly a city now in the Sea of Sorrows.
  • Raverra: Territory in the Dominion.

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She woke screaming.

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 3 of 6 in Sun Sword. (standard series)

Preceded by The Uncrowned King, and followed by Sea of Sorrows.

This is book 1127 of 483 in DAW Books. (publisher series)

Preceded by Teek.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Michelle Sagara West (Author)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: DAW Books
Country: New York, NY., USA
Publication Date: Aug-1999
ISBN: 9780886778378
Page Count: 752

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  • Sea of Sorrows
  • The Riven Shield
  • The Sun Sword

Books with Additional Background Information edit see section history

   
  • The Broken Crown
  • The Uncrowned King

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