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Description edit
There is more than one history of the world . . . In the mid-fifteenth century there was Burgundy, the jewel of Europe-opulent and powerful, the undisputed center of an uncivilized world. In an epoch of war and madness there was Ash. A girl born in mud and dung, she slew her first men while... read more
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First Sentence edit
"GENTLEMEN," SAID ASH, "shut your faces!"
Series & Lists edit
This is book 1 of 4 in The Book of Ash. (standard series)
Followed by Carthage Ascendant.
This book is in Significant Speculative Fiction (Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror). (community list)
Authors & Contributors edit
- Mary Gentle (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
Country: Add the country of publication.
Publication Date: 2000
ISBN: 0575069007
Page Count: 1112
Publisher: Gollancz
Country: Add the country of publication.
Publication Date: 2000
ISBN: 0575069007
Page Count: 1112
Awards edit
- BSFA (British Science Fiction Association) (2000: Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Novel)
- Sidewise Award for Alternate History (2000: Long Form)
- Arthur C. Clarke Award (Finalist, 2001)
- James Tiptree, Jr. Award (Finalist, 2000, Honor List)
- Locus Fantasy Award (Finalist, 2001, Nominee)
Classification edit
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- Dewey: 813
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