Книга: Kay G. «The Lions of Al-Rassan»
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Hauntingly evocative of medieval Spain, a deeply compelling story of love, adventure, divided loyalties, and what happens when beliefs begin to remake - or destroy - a world. The ruling Asharites of Al-Rassan have come from the desert sands, but over centuries, seduced by the sensuous pleasures of their new land, their stern piety has eroded. The Asharite empire has splintered into decadent city-states led by warring petty kings. King Almalik of Cartada is on the ascendancy, aided always by his friend and advisor, the notorious Ammar ibn Khairan - poet, diplomat, soldier - until a summer afternoon of savage brutality changes their relationship forever. Meanwhile, in the north, the conquered Jaddites' most celebrated - and feared - military leader, Rodrigo Belmonte, driven into exile, leads his mercenary company south. In the dangerous lands of Al-Rassan, these two men from different worlds meet and serve - for a time - the same master. Tangled in their interwoven fate - and divided by... Формат: Мягкая бумажная, 635 стр.
ISBN: 9780007342068 |
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Guy Gavriel Kay — est un écrivain canadien, spécialisé dans l heroic fantasy, né le 7 novembre 1954 à Weyburn. Il a participé à la rédaction du Silmarillion de l écrivain britannique J. R. R. Tolkien (avec le fils de ce dernier), avant de publier des… … Wikipédia en Français
Guy Gavriel Kay — (* 7. November 1954 in Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Kanada) ist ein kanadischer Fantasyautor. Kay studierte Rechtswissenschaften und Philosophie. Er arbeitete von 1974 bis 1975 mit Christopher Tolkien, dem Sohn von J. R. R. Tolkien, an der Redigierung… … Deutsch Wikipedia
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