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Description
The Dark Kingdom is preparing itself for the fulfillment of an ancient prophecy--the arrival of a new Queen, a Witch who will wield more power than even the High Lord of Hell himself. But this new ruler is young, and very susceptible to influence and corruption; whoever controls her controls... read more
Summary
Seven hundred years ago, a Black Widow witch saw an ancient prophecy come to life in her web of dreams and visions. Now the Dark Realm readies itself for the arrival of its Queen, a Witch who will wield more power than even the High Lord of Hell himself. But she is still young, still open to... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Cast of Characters/Important People
Memorable Quotes
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“"Are you always this Prickly?" "Most people think I am a prick, yes.”
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“How... where did you meet Lorn?" Jeanelle withdrew further into herself "A secret between friends, yes? In that case, pretend I never asked. But that means you can't go telling him OUR secrets." "Do we have any?" "Not yet, but I'll make one up just so we do.”
First Sentence
Lucivar Yaslana, the Eyrien half-breed, watched the guards drag the sobbing man to the boat.
Table of Contents
Glossary
- landen: non-Blood of any race
- Blood Male/Female: a general term for all males/female of the Blood; also refers to any Blood male who doesn't wear any jewels
- Warlord: a Jeweled male equal in status to a witch
- Prince: a Jeweled male equal in status to a Priestess or a Healer
- Warlord Prince: a dangerous, extremely aggressive Jeweled male; in status; slightly lower than a Queen
- witch: a Blood female who wears Jewels but isn't one of the other hierarchial levels; also refers to any Jeweled female
- Black Widow: a witch who who heals the mind; weaves the tangled webs of dreams and visionsl is trained in illusions and poisons
- Queen: a witch who rules the Blood; is considered to be the land's heart and the Blood's moral center; as such she is the focal point of their society
Series
This is book 1 in the Black Jewels series.
This is book 2 in the The Realms of the Blood series.
Authors & Contributors
- Anne Bishop (Author)
Awards
- IAFA William L. Crawford Fantasy Award (March 2000)
- Sapphire Award for the Best Science Fiction Romance of the Year (Finalist, 1998)
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