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Elemental Masters #1 Serpents Shadow (Mass Market Paperback)

de Mercedes Lackey (Author)
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Mercedes Lackey returns to form in The Serpent's Shadow, the fourth in her sequence of reimagined fairy tales. This story takes place in the London of 1909, and is based on "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs." Lackey creates echoes of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, pays affectionate homage to Dorothy Sayers's Lord Peter Wimsey (who plays an important role under a thin disguise), and turns the dwarves into seven animal avatars who masquerade as pets of her Eurasian heroine, Maya.

Some of Maya's challenges come from the fact that she is not "snow white," and she has fled India for her father's English homeland after the suspicious deaths of her parents. Establishing her household in London, she returns to her profession as a physician, working among the poor. Her "pets" and loyal servants stand guard, and Maya herself uses what bits of magic she managed to pick up in childhood to weave otherworldly defenses as well. But the implacable enemy who killed her parents has come to London to search for her; if Maya can be enslaved, her enormous potential powers can be used to the enemy's ends. Fortunately, English magicians of the White Lodge have also noted a new, powerful presence in their midst, though they're having trouble locating her, too. They send Peter Scott, a Water Master, to track her down. He finds Maya beautiful and benign, and is determined to teach her to use the Western magic she is heir to, before her enemy discovers her.

Some will find the author's Kiplingesque descriptions of India and Hindustani culture offensive. Lackey describes Maya's enemy as a powerful devotee of the goddess Kali-Durga, though she carefully shows that the avatars of the other deities will not attack her, and has Kali-Durga repudiate her servant in the climactic confrontation. And, though the story is layered, its surface is as glossy and brightly colored as an action comic. But readers who enjoy late Victorian London, Sayers, Sherlock Holmes stories, and a page-turning tale will want to take this one home. --Nona Vero --Ce texte provient de la Hardcover édition.

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As a physician operating among London's poor in the early years of the 20th century, Dr. Maya Witherspoon has two strikes against her her gender and her status as the half-breed daughter of an Englishman and a Hindu woman. The magic she possesses, however, assists her not only in her work but also in fighting off an assassin bent on destroying her through the use of dark powers. The author of the popular "Valdemar" series turns her hand to historical fantasy in this intriguing and compelling re-creation of England in the waning days of its imperial glory. (This is also the first volume in a new three-book series inspired by classic fairy tales.) A good choice for Lackey's large readership as well as fans of period fiction.
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc. --Ce texte provient de la Hardcover édition.

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4.0étoiles sur 5 great new book!, Juil 8 2004
Par Bobby Ho (Palo Alto, CA United States) - Voir tous mes commentaires
i have loved mecedes lackey ever since i first read her last herald mage trilogy (which is awesome and you should get it now) and i love the new direction she is going in. although her valdamar books are wonderful, these new stories are just as good and very interesting. in the serpent's shadow,is a great book filled with magic and medicine and even some love. the characters are great and the plot is interesting. the only problem i had with the book was that the ending was a little abrupt, but otherwise the book was definitly worth buying.
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3.0étoiles sur 5 Entertaining, but poorly researched, Juil 2 2004
I've been a fan of Mercedes Lackey for years, and while this book is entertaining, I found the poor research distracting. In her introduction, Lackey excuses her anachronisms by saying essentially, "hey, it's fantasy, live with them". Fine, but that doesn't excuse things that are just flat out wrong: For example- the discoverer of Tut's tomb is referred to as Harold Carter. Last time I looked, the archeologist's name was HOWARD. Sloppy. I'm not buying the "it's an alternate universe--maybe his name is Harold there" routine. Also, Lackey's treatment of Hinduism is not up to her usual standard. For a well researched, fantasy take on an ancient religion, check out her Diana Tregarde novel "Burning Water". She includes pages of bibliography. Here she just seems to look up a couple of deity names and avatars and fit them in where she can. Disappointing.
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4.0étoiles sur 5 Good, Engrossing Read, Mars 29 2004
I was actually surprised when I found out this was a Snow White and the Seven Dwarves retelling. Besides that, I found this to be a very good book. I had absolutely no difficulty getting through it and well, if it wasn't the most historically accurate book I've ever read, it was a sight better written than some books that could claim more accuracy and not as good writing. Maya was a very interesting character and I enjoyed all of her animal companions. The only flaw I found with this book was that Maya and Peter's relationship felt slightly rushed and a little to sudden. Other than that I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would recommend it to anyone who enjoyed a good fantasy, or just a good story for that matter.
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2.0étoiles sur 5 Mercedes Lackey is not a magician!
I don't know why, but I'm biased against books that try to over-analyze and "scientize" (I know that's not a word) magic. Read more
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4.0étoiles sur 5 "The Evilest Man in the World" is not the actual villian
While this book is a good read for Lackey fans, I would caution anyone who is only neutral on her writing to avoid it if you're fond of the writing of Aleister Crowley (a magician... Read more
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1.0étoiles sur 5 Very disapointing
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Publié le Juil 3 2003 par *

4.0étoiles sur 5 The Serpent's Shadow
Well, I'll tell you straight off, I was roundly impressed. This is the first Mercedes Lackey novel I have ever read, and if The Serpent's Shadow is actually an example of her... Read more
Publié le Mai 4 2003 par sleeping sheepsnake

4.0étoiles sur 5 Errors Or Alternate Universes?
I found this a good read with interesting characters. It's not high art, but no one expects it to be--do they? Read more
Publié le Avril 8 2003 par L. M Young

4.0étoiles sur 5 Nice, Enjoyable Time Spent Reading
The Serpent's Shadow will never make it into the lists of the worlds greatest literature. It's not a particularly deep, profound or moving work. Read more
Publié le Fév 18 2003 par Phillip B. Spotts

1.0étoiles sur 5 The worst book she's written
I really luv Misty, but this book was a real let down. She has 3 novels running @ once, and doesn't have enough space to finnish them all. Read more
Publié le Janv. 25 2003 par Violet Baudelaire

2.0étoiles sur 5 Pitiful and unbelieveable but otherwise good
I like ML. I've enjoyed many of her book, at the worst they are pandering adolescnt power fantasies - but hey sometimes one is in the mood for candy like that. Read more
Publié le Déc 5 2002 par S. Smoot

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5.0étoiles sur 5 Finaly! Something good from Lackey!
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