The Quartered Sea
The Quartered Sea by Tanya Huff, published by DAW Books in 1999, is a first edition fantasy novel comprising 406 pages. The story follows Queen Jelena of Shkoder as she embarks on her reign by commissioning a ship to explore uncharted waters in search of the legendary Dark Sailor’s homeland. However, when disaster strikes, the bard Benedikt, who is adept at singing only one quarter of the elements, finds himself stranded and unable to communicate with the queen.
Readers will discover Benedikt’s journey as he washes up on the shores of a foreign land, where he becomes a pawn in a complex game of politics and religion. The narrative delves into his struggle to navigate this new civilization while seeking a way to survive without upsetting the delicate power dynamics at play. This edition presents a blend of fantasy and historical elements, inviting readers into a richly crafted world filled with intrigue and adventure.
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Queen Jelena of Shkoder has decided to start her reign by commissioning a ship to undertake the exploration of uncharted waters in search of the homeland of the legendary Dark Sailor. When disaster strikes, the bard Benedikt–who Sings only One Quarter, that of Water –is hopelessly stranded with no way to get word back to the queen. Washed up on the shores of a distant land, Benedikt is claimed by his rescuers as a pawn in their intricate and perilous game of politics and religion. Can this One Quarter bard find a Song that will let him survive without disturbing the precarious power balance of a civilization he barely understands?
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