Books matching: foreign captain
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Save:A gorgeously written, richly layered standalone epic - To Ride Hell’s Chasm rewards patient, engaged readers looking for a smart, original fantasy ride. Highly recommended if you want depth, intensity, and a story that lingers after the last page.
'To Ride Hell's Chasm' by Janny Wurts is a standalone fantasy novel that follows the story of a missing princess who is fleeing for her life, aided by a foreign captain, Mykael. The plot unfolds in a small kingdom under attack by a sorcerous neighbor, with themes of politics, racism, honor, and ethics intricately woven into the narrative. The book features a richly detailed world with strong character development, particularly focusing on the relationship between the princess and the captain as they navigate through treacherous challenges and face diabolical threats.
The closet was dark, dusty, stifling, and the pound of her heart, ragged thunder in her ears. Her breaths went and came in strangling gasps. If death took her now, it would come filled with horrors, a...2002•652 pages
