A Song for Arbonne
A Song for Arbonne by Guy Gavriel Kay is a reprint edition published by National Geographic Books on November 5, 2002. This epic fantasy novel spans 512 pages and is written in English. The story follows Blaise of Gorhaut, a warrior who becomes a mercenary after the death of his king and the subsequent dishonorable treaty that alters the fate of his homeland. As he navigates his new role, he encounters the contrasting culture of Arbonne, a land that celebrates love and worships a goddess, challenging his perceptions of strength and honor.
Readers will find a narrative rich in themes of love, conflict, and cultural opposition as Blaise grapples with his past and the realities of his new life. The novel intricately weaves elements of historical and romantic fantasy, exploring the dynamics between two kingdoms on the brink of war. Through Blaise’s journey, the story delves into the complexities of loyalty and the human experience amidst the backdrop of impending invasion. This edition invites readers to immerse themselves in a world where love and duty collide, offering a profound exploration of character and conflict.
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From the critically-acclaimed author of The Fionavar Tapestry comes an epic fantasy novel of love, both courtly and forbidden, and two kingdoms endlessly opposed…
Blaise of Gorhaut is a warrior. He fought for his king and country, until the king died with an arrow in his eye at the battle of Iersen Bridge, and a dishonorable treaty ceded a good part of his country to foreign hands. He has broken relations with his father, adviser to the king of Gorhaut, and abandoned the use of his family name.
Now, Blaise is a mercenary. He never expected to work for the lords of Arbonne, the warm, fertile lands south of Gorhaut, whose people praise the love of women—they even worship a goddess, instead of the god. They are a soft people, or so he thought. But for all their nonsense about love, their troubadours and songs, they will fight for their country, when invasion comes from the north.
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