Under Heaven by Guy Gavriel Kay (English) Paperback Book

Description: Under Heaven by Guy Gavriel Kay An epic historical adventure set in an alternate 8th century China, from the author of the 2008 World Fantasy winner, Ysabel. Under Heaven is a novel of heroes, assassins, concubines and emperors set against a majestic and unforgiving landscape. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description An epic historical adventure set in an alternate 8th century China, from the author of the 2008 World Fantasy winner, Ysabel. Under Heaven is a novel of heroes, assassins, concubines and emperors set against a majestic and unforgiving landscape. Honour is beyond measureBut its price may be an empireâ¦For two years Shen Tai has mourned his celebrated father and lived like a hermit beyond the borders of the Kitan Empire. There, by a mountain lake, the bones of the soldiers killed in great battles between the Kitai and the Tagurans lie unburied and their wailing ghosts strike terror into the living.Tai has laboured alone, laying to rest the mingled dead of both empires, until a letter arrives. It contains the promise of a poisoned chalice: Tai will be given two hundred and fifty Sardian horses by the Tagurans, legendary steeds from the far west, as a reward for his courage and piety.Now, Tai must try to return alive from solitude to a glittering, dangerous court. For to give a man even one of the famed Sardians is to honour him greatly; to give him so many is a reward which would overwhelm an emperor, and could be Tais death warrant. Notes Reissues of classic fantasy novels from Guy Gavriel Kay, one of fantasys founding fathers. With high quality prose and epic adventures that borrow from various historical periods. Author Biography Guy Gavriel Kay was born and raised in Canada. In 1974-5 he spent a year in Oxford assisting Christopher Tolkien in his editorial construction of J R R Tolkiens posthumously published THE SILMARILLION. He took a law degree at the University of Toronto on his return to Canada and was admitted to the Bar of Ontario in 1981. Guy Gavriel Kay lives in Toronto. Review Praise for UNDER HEAVEN:An impressive, absorbing performance by one of fantasys top writers Daily MailKay delivers an exquisitely detailed vision of a land much like Tang Dynasty China… the complex intrigues of poets, prostitutes, ministers and soldiers evolve into a fascinating, sometimes bloody, and entirely believable tale Publishers WeeklyPart dynastic stuggle, part love story, part examination of duty versus personal freedom, UNDER HEAVEN boasts a complex plot replete with subterfuge and driven by well-drawn characters, Shen Tai himself being a particularly rich creation SFX MagazinePraise for Guy Gavriel Kay:A fine, intelligent series. Probably the best of its kind British Fantasy SocietyA remarkable achievement. The essence of high fantasy Locus Long Description An epic historical adventure set in an alternate 8th century China, from the author of the 2008 World Fantasy winner, Ysabel. Under Heaven is a novel of heroes, assassins, concubines and emperors set against a majestic and unforgiving landscape. Honour is beyond measureBut its price may be an empire... For two years Shen Tai has mourned his celebrated father and lived like a hermit beyond the borders of the Kitan Empire. There, by a mountain lake, the bones of the soldiers killed in great battles between the Kitai and the Tagurans lie unburied and their wailing ghosts strike terror into the living. Tai has laboured alone, laying to rest the mingled dead of both empires, until a letter arrives. It contains the promise of a poisoned chalice: Tai will be given two hundred and fifty Sardian horses by the Tagurans, legendary steeds from the far west, as a reward for his courage and piety. Now, Tai must try to return alive from solitude to a glittering, dangerous court. For to give a man even one of the famed Sardians is to honour him greatly; to give him so many is a reward which would overwhelm an emperor, and could be Tais death warrant. Review Quote Praise for UNDER HEAVEN:Part dynastic stuggle, part love story, part examination of duty versus personal freedom, UNDER HEAVEN boasts a complex plot replete with subterfuge and driven by well-drawn characters, Shen Tai himself being a particularly rich creation SFX MagazinePraise for Guy Gavriel Kay:A fine, intelligent series. Probably the best of its kind British Fantasy SocietyA remarkable achievement. The essence of high fantasy LocusKay has delivered such a magnificent conclusion I cant praise it enough. THE FIONAVAR TAPESTRY will be read and reread for many years to come Fantasy Review Feature * The new standalone fantasy novel from the winner of the 2008 World Fantasy award. * Guy Gavriel Kay is one of fantasys founding fathers. Known for his high quality prose and weaving epic adventures which borrow from various historical periods, his fans include Hobb, Martin and McIntosh. * Heroes, assassins, political intrigue and deadly ambition against an epic backdrop of northern China in the 8th century. A very fashionable area of interest. Should appeal to historical readers as well as fantasy - as does Gemmell. * Online marketing campaign through the Voyager website and wider fantasy community. Competition: the;stormlight;archive;kingkiller;wheel;eye;of;the;world;time;malazan;first;law;skyward;mistborn;way;of;kings;final;empire;well;of;ascension. k j parker;n k jemisin;brandon;sanderson;adrian;tchaikovsky;scott;lynch;samantha;shannon;naomi;novik;katherine;arden;patrick;rothfuss;robert;jordan Description for Sales People An epic historical adventure set in an alternate 8th century China, from the author of the 2008 World Fantasy winner, Ysabel. Under Heaven is a novel of heroes, assassins, concubines and emperors set against a majestic and unforgiving landscape. Honour is beyond measureBut its price may be an empire... For two years Shen Tai has mourned his celebrated father and lived like a hermit beyond the borders of the Kitan Empire. There, by a mountain lake, the bones of the soldiers killed in great battles between the Kitai and the Tagurans lie unburied and their wailing ghosts strike terror into the living. Tai has laboured alone, laying to rest the mingled dead of both empires, until a letter arrives. It contains the promise of a poisoned chalice: Tai will be given two hundred and fifty Sardian horses by the Tagurans, legendary steeds from the far west, as a reward for his courage and piety. Now, Tai must try to return alive from solitude to a glittering, dangerous court. For to give a man even one of the famed Sardians is to honour him greatly; to give him so many is a reward which would overwhelm an emperor, and could be Tais death warrant. * The new standalone fantasy novel from the winner of the 2008 World Fantasy award. * Guy Gavriel Kay is one of fantasys founding fathers. Known for his high quality prose and weaving epic adventures which borrow from various historical periods, his fans include Hobb, Martin and McIntosh. * Heroes, assassins, political intrigue and deadly ambition against an epic backdrop of northern China in the 8th century. A very fashionable area of interest. Should appeal to historical readers as well as fantasy - as does Gemmell. * Online marketing campaign through the Voyager website and wider fantasy community. Competition: Robin Hobb, George R.R. Martin - historical Gemmell titles. Details ISBN0007342101 Author Guy Gavriel Kay Pages 576 Year 2011 ISBN-10 0007342101 ISBN-13 9780007342105 Format Paperback Media Book Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 813.54 Illustrations map Language English Short Title UNDER HEAVEN Residence Toronto, -CN Series HarperVoyager Publication Date 2011-02-03 UK Release Date 2011-02-03 Illustrator Christian Lacroix Birth 1949 Affiliation San Diego State University Position Professor of English Qualifications PhD Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Alternative 9780007342020 Audience General AU Release Date 2011-05-04 NZ Release Date 2011-04-27 Imprint HarperVoyager We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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