The Lion's Eye (Paperback)

by Mary Gentle (Author)

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Paperback: 303 pages
Publisher: Eos (July 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0060821833
ISBN-13: 978-0060821838
Product Dimensions: 22.4 x 15 x 2.5 cm
Shipping Weight: 409 g
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Starred Review. Set in an alternative medieval world in which Carthage has survived to become a mighty empire, this impressive first in a new fantasy series from British author Gentle introduces a highly unusual protagonist, the hermaphrodite Ilario. A native of Iberia, Ilario is visiting Carthage en route to Rome, where he/she plans to serve as an apprentice to a master painter, when he/she is sexually violated and becomes the slave of Rekhmire', an amiable Egyptian and castrato by choice, who wants Ilario for his/her artistic abilities. Meanwhile, Ilario's mother, ashamed of her offspring's deformity, schemes to kill Ilario. Eventually, Ilario hooks up with Masaccio, an actual pre-Renaissance artist, from whom he learns to paint in perspective. Gentle (A Secret History and other titles in her Book of Ash series) delivers a delicious twist ending involving Ilario's impending marriage that will leave readers eager for the next installment. (July)
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"[an] impressive first in a new series from British author Gentle..." (Publishers Weekly (starred review) )

"winderfully convincing...the intricate plots allow plenty of room for Gentle's subtle, ironic commentary on politics and gender. (Publishers Weekly (starred review) )

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