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Overview

Second in a brilliant new fantasy series.

A masterwork of fantasy, The Nessantico Cycle is the epic tale of an empire at its height, yet poised on the brink of what could be a devastating descent into ruin. Told from the viewpoints of numerous characters, it is a sweeping saga of murder and magic (portrayed both as a powerful religion and a forbidden art), deception and betrayal, Machiavellian politics, star-crossed lovers, and a realm facing war on every front.

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The capital city of Nessantico, evocative of Paris, sits like a jewel in the middle of the Holdings. The Holdings, an alliance of several countries and their leaders, are united under the Kralji (emperor/empress) in the capital. The official state religion, Concenzia, is overseen by the Archigos; priests are known as Teni who control the Ilmodo (magical power). In the first book of the Nessantico Cycle, A Magic of Twilight (DAW, 2009/VOYA, April 2009), the Holdings have enjoyed several years of peace and prosperity under Kraljica Marguerite, but when she dies and her son, Justi, takes charge, things change radically. The Magic of Nightfall, book two in this series, begins twenty-five years after the end of book one. Justi has died, and his teenage son, Audric, is Kraljiki, with Sergei ca'Rudka as regent. Sergei, former soldier, lives to serve Nessantico and employs any means necessary for the city to survive. Firenzcia has rebelled and pulled away from the Holdings, its precarious young ruler, Fynn, prey for power-hungry relatives. On the brink of civil war, Nessantico is weakened by a war with The Westlands. Added to this political maelstrom is the tension between Concenzia and the Numetodo. Complicated political maneuvering, fascinating three-dimensional characters, and unpredictable plot twists combine to make Farrell's superb fantasy hard to put down. Richly imagined and finely written, this novel will appeal to fans of George R. R. Martin, Robert Jordan, and Terry Brooks. Due to the complex plot and many characters, it is essential to read the books in this series sequentially. Reviewer: Rachelle Bilz

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780756405397
  • Publisher: Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated
  • Publication date: 3/3/2009
  • Pages: 624
  • Sales rank: 1,155,702
  • Series: Nessantico Cycle Series , #2
  • Product dimensions: 6.20 (w) x 9.10 (h) x 2.10 (d)

Meet the Author

S.L. Farrell is the pseudonym for a veteran author of numerous science fiction and fantasy novels, including DAW's Cloudmages trilogy. He has published a number of short stories, and has contributed to the Wild Cards series, edited by George R. R. Martin.

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    S. L. Farrell is a great world-builder

    Nessantico is the capital of the Holdings, but it is not as large as it once was. Firenzcia has broken away and other states followed forming the Coalition. Audric the ruler is two years away from his majority so continues to rule under the guidance of the Regent Serge Ca¿Rudka. However, Audric is also falling into madness, as he imprisons the Regent while heeding the advice of an ancestor who the lad believes is giving him good counsel even though she is in a painting which he believes talks to him.

    Sergei escapes heading to Firenzcia where Allesandra Ca¿Vorl is manipulating events to enable her to achieve her goals. Allessandra was once a hostage is Nessantico because her father rejected her as his heir choosing her younger brother Fyyn. The lady has the assassin The White Stone carry out her plan for having the counsel place her son on the throne. The Westlanders in the Hellins were invaded by Nessantican forces; they push the outsiders from their country and invade the city. Alexandra wants her son to use his army to help Nessantico, but he has learned about her lies and murders so needs time to decide what to do.

    The second Nessantico Cycle doesn¿t suffer from the middle book syndrome as A MAGIC OF NIGHTFALL takes place twenty five years after the events of A MAGIC OF TWILIGHT. This gives the saga a feeling of freshness yet retains the innovative political intrigue. Each main character maintains their part of the story so that the audience sees a changing POV that makes for a fascinating read; for instance how different mother and son look at Nessantico. Based on a blending of medieval France, Florence, and Venice, this superb fantasy captures the betrayals even within families as Machiavelli would claim S. L. Farrell is more than just a great world-builder; he understand the essence of power is manipulating your opponents and allies to do your bidding.

    Harriet Klausner

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