![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Only the one-dimensional villain (always Shinn's weakest point) and the forehead-slapping stupidity of the infatuated lovers mar this superior fantasy series. Second in an ongoing series from writer sharon shinn about a magical kingdom of many duchies, ruled by a king and a dozen noble houses. Now, national bestselling and award-winning author Sharon Shinn continues her epic tale, as a beautiful shapeshifter finds that intrigue and danger can. She brings back Kirra's companions from Mystic and Rider, adds several enjoyable new characters and paints their journey with a lyrical grace and deep appreciation of camaraderie reminiscent of Diane Duane at her best. The first book of The Twelve Houses, Mystic & Rider, was hailed as spellbinding (Publishers Weekly), and introduced readers to the troubled land of Gillengaria. Instead of taking the side of the ostensibly oppressed, Shinn dares to be a royalist, though not without sympathy to the underclasses. ![]() Assuming Casserah's form, Kirra sets out on the social circuit in her stead to learn more about the nobles plotting to overthrow the king. Amazon More When you buy books using these links the Internet Archive may earn a small commission. The newly titled Casserah is supposed to appear at the summer parties thrown by major lords of Gillengaria, but she could care less. Kirra's younger sister, Casserah, provides her one. Restless shape-shifter Kirra, having just fallen for a married man and been disowned by her otherwise loving family, needs a break at the start of bestseller Shinn's outstanding second novel in her Twelve Houses series (after 2004's Mystic and Rider). ![]()
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