The long-awaited second book of the fourth story arc - Sword of the Canon - in the epic fantasy series, the Wars of Light and Shadow.Lysaer’s unstable integrity lies under threat of total downfall, and as his determined protector, Daliana will face the most frightening decision of her young life.Arithon, Master of Shadow, is marked for death and still hunted, when his critical quest to recover his obscured past entangles him in a web of deep intrigue and ancient perils beyond his imagining.Elaira’s urgent pursuit of the Biedar Tribes’ secret embroils her in the terrible directive of the Fellowship Sorcerers, while Dakar — the Mad Prophet — confronts the hard reckoning for the colossal mistake of his misspent past, and Tarens is steered by a destiny far from his crofter’s origins.The penultimate volume of The Wars of Light and Shadow will touch the grand depths of Athera’s endowment, and deliver the thrilling finale of arc IV, the Sword of the Canon.War, blood, magic, mystery – and the most hidden powers of all – will stand or fall on their hour of unveiling.
Janny Wurts Libri
Janny Wurts crea mondi fantasy immersivi che approfondiscono le complessità della moralità e la duplice natura del conflitto. Sfidare i lettori a mettere in discussione come vengono presentate la storia e gli eventi, rivelando spesso come una singola prospettiva possa distorcere la verità e creare animosità. Attraverso una prosa lussureggiante e dettagli meticolosi, Wurts costruisce narrazioni intricate che invitano alla contemplazione attiva. Come pittrice esperta, arricchisce ulteriormente le sue storie creando una dimensione visiva che fonde senza soluzione di continuità parole e immagini, attirando profondamente i lettori nei suoi regni immaginari.







Stormed Fortress
- 703pagine
- 25 ore di lettura
The spellbinding final instalment of The Alliance of Light.
Servant of the Empire
- 827pagine
- 29 ore di lettura
Mara of the Arcoma, a powerful figure in the Empire, skillfully navigates the political landscape. When she discovers a nobleman among a group of Midkemia slaves, she draws him into her political battles, complicating her already intricate power dynamics.
Daughter of the Empire
- 421pagine
- 15 ore di lettura
An epic tale of adventure and intrigue, Daughter of the Empire is fantasy of the highest order by two of the most talented writers in the field today. Magic and murder engulf the realm of Kelewan. Fierce warlords ignite a bitter blood feud to enslave the empire of Tsuranuanni. While in the opulent Imperial courts, assassins and spy-master plot cunning and devious intrigues against the rightful heir. Now Mara, a young, untested Ruling lady, is called upon to lead her people in a heroic struggle for survival. But first she must rally an army of rebel warriors, form a pact with the alien cho-ja, and marry the son of a hated enemy. Only then can Mara face her most dangerous foe of all—in his own impregnable stronghold.
Peril's Gate
- 784pagine
- 28 ore di lettura
Where there is light, there must always be shadow... The fourth volume in Janny Wurts's spectacular epic fantasy, now re-released with a striking new cover design along with the rest of the series.
Traitor's Knot
- 464pagine
- 17 ore di lettura
The gripping penultimate instalment of the Alliance of Light.
Initiate's Trial
- 578pagine
- 21 ore di lettura
The long-awaited beginning of the fourth story arc - Sword of the Canon - in the epic fantasy series, the Wars of Light and Shadow.
Grand Conspiracy
- 656pagine
- 23 ore di lettura
Where there is light, there must always be shadow... The fifth volume in Janny Wurts's spectacular epic fantasy, now re-released with a striking new cover design along with the rest of the series. schovat popis
Ivainson Jaric is Keeper of the Keys, Firelord's heir. The Keys keep the Mharg-demons bound, and Jaric must now become a sorcerer and embrace the Cycle of Fire which destroyed Firelord. Will the same price be demanded or Jaric, or will he master the power to save his people?
That Way Lies Camelot
- 303pagine
- 11 ore di lettura
Collection of interconnected fantasy stories. By the author of T̀he curse of the mistwraith'.


