- Hardcover: 336 pages
- Publisher: Ace (TRD); First Edition edition (Sep 6 2004)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0441011969
- ISBN-13: 978-0441011964
- Product Dimensions: 21.1 x 13.7 x 3.3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 454 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,732,021 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From Publishers Weekly
In Lynn's fantasy Dragon's Winter (1998), set in the medieval world of Ippa, Karadur Atani was forced to usurp power from his twin brother and slay him. In this engrossing sequel, Karadur, now ensconced as dragon-lord at Dragon's Keep, fears that he may turn into a madman like his father. Karadur tries to find middle ground between being a just ruler and a dragon-changeling whose temperament, by nature, is destructive and vengeful. Hawk, Karadur's companion, is still with him, though she's been maimed and no longer changes shape. Azil, Karadur's lover, plays a smaller role, as Karadur has fallen in lust with a humble herbalist, Maia Unamira diSorvino, who can produce dragon-changeling heirs for him. Maia just happens to be half-sister of Treion Unamira, who's making a great deal of trouble for Karadur—and who may also be Karadur's half-brother. It's in Treion's interest to help Karadur keep his dragon's temper under control, and Treion suffers the most when that temper flares out with righteous anger. Lynn does a wonderful job describing the complexities of castle life, especially the domestic details of running the household. The tale suffers some from middle-book syndrome, though—it's obvious there's at least one more volume to come.
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From Booklist
In this thoroughly welcome sequel to Dragon's Winter (1998), Karadur Atani, who can change form from human to dragon and back again, is accepted as a local lordling. In that capacity, he ruthlessly puts down the Unamira clan, a formidable group of bandits. Only two Unamira, grandchildren Maia and Taran di Sorvino, survive. The former, a potent herbalist, eventually becomes Karadur's lover and the mother of his daughter. Taran, on the other hand, follows his family's outlaw tradition and wreaks fearful vengeance on his enemies until he is imprisoned and has his right arm cut off. Furthermore, in Karadur Taran finds a judge who combines sternness and mercy, leaving the possibilities for a third tale virtually limitless. This one, despite a large cast and occasionally complicated plotting, features full and pleasing measures of Lynn's graceful prose and world-building talent. Roland Green
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In reply to reviews by others., Jun 14 2005
By Jeff Storm Kagel "Stormrider" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Dragons Treasure (Hardcover)
Upfront, I have not finished reading this book yet. So I can't completely review it at this time. However, I feel the need to address issues made by the reviews of other readers. First of all, this book IS a sequel. So making a review stating this that and the other doesn't make sense is simply stupid. Read the previous book first and then open your mouth. Second, it has been SEVEN years since the first book was released. Yes, seven years, so yeah, a recap was necessary in this book for those of us that read the first one way back when. That being said, the previous book, Dragon's Winter, was an excellent book. I have been waiting and checking the shelves for all these years hoping for a sequel. I wouldn't do that for something that wasn't worthy.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dragon's Treasure, Dec 12 2011
By noel - Published on Amazon.com
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Anything by Elizabeth A. Lynn is a treasure! Maybe hard to find but keep trying.. it is worth it.Her Characters you will not forget and find yourself thinking about them when you are not reading! Her World Fantasy Awards reflect this unique author's ability to move the reader to an unusual time.
She is the kind of author you really "hate" (as you read one more page at 3:00am) and must get up at 7:00am!
One does not find this ability in authors very often.. don't miss the chance!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderfully Written very imaginative., Sep 23 2011
By Byrdie S - Published on Amazon.com
This is a great book. The tale is of mainly 3 people. Maya, Taran and the Dragon Lord Karadur Atani. It is a book about Changelins (people who can focus their own personal brand of magic to change shape into a specific animal) It does move through many points of view but these all add to the three main characters. How anyone can say it lacks focus or they didn't know who the main characters were clearly didn't read it throughly. Yes it begins with a woman Who is having an affair with a Dragon lord (both Taran's and Karadur's Father) Who leaves. Its a prologe to the rest of the story that gives a connection to Taran and Karadur. It is set in a more primitative time. All the different points of view add to the story rather than detract from it. Its a little sci-fi with a little romance and action in. They all interact beautifully.This is the second of a 3 part series. The first of which is Dragon's winter. HOWEVER, even with out the first one it is still a great read. I discovered the first one AFTER I had read Dragons Treasure. And I can't wait for the next book to this saga.
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