Description
In a land inspired by medieval Spain, the once-unified empire of Al-Rassan has fractured into warring city-states, its ruling Asharites corrupted by luxury. Amidst this decline, a powerful king and his brilliant, enigmatic advisor find their bond tested by a brutal act, while a legendary warrior, driven into exile, leads his forces south. Their fates, and that of a skilled court physician caught between them, become inextricably linked as religious fervor threatens to engulf the land in holy war. This epic tale explores the devastating consequences of hardening beliefs, divided loyalties, and the enduring power of love and friendship in a world on the brink of destruction.
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paperback
Eos
Published Jan 1, 2005
528 pages
ISBN: 9780060733490
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Details
First Published
1995
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Lions of Al-Rassan by Guy Gavriel Kay.