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The Way Of Light (Hardcover)

de Storm Constantine (Author) "RAIN WHIPPED DOWN LIKE furious tears upon a landscape of bleak curving moors, where spines of rock humped out of the earth, resembling through the..." En savoir plus
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Full of vivid and complex storytelling, this richly imagined, humane novel concludes the saga of the Magravandian Empire that began with Sea Dragon Heir and The Crown of Silence. The old emperor's death gives shadowy religious and political cabals a chance to maneuver for power. At the same time, personal cravings and sexual desires agitate members of the empire's powerful families, while the rival dragon-gods who represent elements of nature contend through their human avatars. Valraven (aka Lord Palindrake), head of the family once allied with the sea dragons, must first decide whether he wants to become the True King; then he must prove that he is worthy. Valraven's wife, Varencienne, also finds her role changing in unpredictable ways. Readers uneasy about entering such an intricate tale so late, however, shouldn't hesitate. For one thing, the author has a gift for creating compelling characters, whose motives are far from straightforward. Situations that seem initially to be sword-and-sorcery cliches turn out to be anything but, as Valraven and company discover more layers of meaning in events and have to reinterpret their own actions. Magic here is neither simple nor safe but an effort to tinker with powers too big for human control. As Constantine makes abundantly clear, even people who wish to walk the path of light must wade through darkness, especially as they try to escape narrow preconceptions. For all its strife, this is an affirmative book. Agent, Robert Kirby.

Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.



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With the unexpected death of the Emperor Leonid, the Magravandian Empire descends into chaos and mayhem as warring factions seek control. Against this backdrop, the conquered heirs of Caradore struggle to survive and to wrest their ancient heritage from those who would lay claim to the power of the sea dragons. Constantine's conclusion to her trilogy (Sea Dragon Heir, The Crown of Silence) provides a satisfying wrap-up to a story of forbidden love, broken loyalties, and magic. Her sensual prose should appeal to fans of Tanith Lee and Terry Goodkind. A good addition, along with its series predecessors, to most fantasy collections.

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1.0étoiles sur 5 Disappointing >_<, Juil 27 2004
The Dragon Sea Heir was average. The Crown of Silence was very interesting (I love the Khaster and Tayven flashback... that's what got me hooked). I've been waiting to get my hands on the conclusion... and when I got my hands on it... I was disappointed. Very disappointed. I thought the story had taken a turn for the worst. One part of the ending was very very unneccessary. I mean, seriously. The way Ms. Constantine made everyone sleep with everyone else... made me lose interest in the character development department because they are all just too darn unfaithful. After I finished the book I really wanted to cry. I had a lot of questions in my head, wanting answers (plot holes). I wish to believe The Crown of Silence was just one book and had no sequel.... I really love the (past) Khaster and Tayven relationship ;_;

Only read it if you're a really really big fan of Ms. Constantine's works...

I love her books. But the sex... the unfaithfulness (of everyone!).. and the ending... of The Way of Light...was too much for me.

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5.0étoiles sur 5 Powerful Chronicles of Magravandias fantasy tale, Janv. 16 2003
Par Harriet Klausner - Voir tous mes commentaires
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This review is from: The Way of Light: The Third Book of the Magravandias Chronicles (Paperback)
The Emperor Leonid's death causes a succession crisis that sends the Magravandias Empire on the verge of civil war as conflicting elements squabble over the throne. The Firemages have their own puppet they want to succeed Leonid. Others believe opening the WAY OF LIGHT will point to the truth. Desperate to avoid genocide, Dragon Lord Valraven Palindrake reluctantly supports Prince Gastern to ascend to the crown. His decision delays a war, but the rivalry remains hot and any stumble will turn the empire into a sea of red.

Valraven's sea-wife Varencienne, worrying about the future of her adopted people, begins an odyssey to confer with her mother, Empress Tatrini, but fails to reach her destination. Instead dark magus, enemies of her husband, take her prisoner. These malevolent beings' plans do not care about body counts only the success of their endeavor. Valraven must find a way to save his spouse and his world even if he must go through the dark to obtain THE WAY OF THE LIGHT.

The final novel in Storm Constantine's powerful Chronicles of Magravandias fantasy trilogy, THE WAY OF THE LIGHT, is a thrilling tale. The story line stays true to its predecessors (SEA DRAGON HEIR and THE CROWN OF SILENCE) while allowing the key cast to grow as major events have impacted them. The vividly described story line is loaded with action that enables the reader to feel the empire is genuine, but it is the strong personality-driven cast that makes this tale and the other two books worth reading by epic fantasy fans.

Harriet Klausner

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4.0étoiles sur 5 Enthralling book..., Juil 29 2002
Par Alexandra Y. Kwan "litalex" (Hong Kong, China) - Voir tous mes commentaires
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...and series. "The Way of Light" is an excellent conclusion to a brilliant series. Constantine specializes in beautiful and lyrical language and gorgeously lush descriptions that the bigger-named authors can only dream of; and this book (and series) is no exception. Plot-wise, however, I find the ending a little...anti-climatic, but the rest of the book is so good that it's worth the small disappointment. Anyone familiar with and appreciates Constantine's novels will find this book an absolute delight (...).
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2.0étoiles sur 5 The Way of Light
If perversion is your bag, this is the book for you. All the male characters are gay or bi-sexual and all the female characters seem to have multiple lovers which seldom include... Read more
Publié le Jui 2 2002 par Brad Hall

5.0étoiles sur 5 Convergence
The third book in the Magravandias chronicles brings all the political and sexual intrigue to a resounding finale. Read more
Publié le Mai 21 2002 par blissengine

3.0étoiles sur 5 A bloody ending
Storm's writing is great,her rendering of characters wonderful.But the conclusion is tainted by the awfully grisly massacre that preceded it. I loathed that chapter. Read more
Publié le Mars 7 2002 par Ventura Angelo

5.0étoiles sur 5 Powerful fantasy
The Emperor Leonid's death causes a succession crisis that sends the Magravandias Empire on the verge of civil war as conflicting elements squabble over the throne. Read more
Publié le Janv. 21 2002 par Harriet Klausner

4.0étoiles sur 5 another great trilogy by Storm!
I have been a huge fantasy fan for years, as well as a fan of Storm Constatine. And I must say, that I personally think that this is one of Storm's best. Read more
Publié le Janv. 12 2002 par Adriene

5.0étoiles sur 5 Excellent Conclusion
Sea Dragon Heir was good. The Crown of Silence was outstanding. This one's even better.

The Way of Light concludes the Magravandias Trilogy. Read more

Publié le Janv. 11 2002 par Aeirould

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