The Time Of Troubles II
But even as he struck back at the invader, he realized that force of arms alone would not carry the day, for Videssos's powerful sorcerers were the stuff of legend, and a strong sword are could not stand against a potent battle spell which could strike the mightiest warrior dead from miles away . . . Cover art by Gary Ruddell |
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This is a work of fiction. All the characters and events portrayed in this book are fictional, and any resemblance to real people or incidents is purely coincidental. First printing, September 2005 Distributed by Simon & Schuster Printed in the United States of America |
ISBN: 1-4165-0899-6Copyright © 2005 by Harry Turtledove. The Thousand Cities © copyright 1977, Videssos Besieged © copyright 1998, both by Harry Turtledove. All rights reserved, including the right to reproduce this book or portions thereof in any form. A Baen Books Original Production by Windhaven Press Electronic version by WebWrights |
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The Time of Troubles I
The War Between the Provinces series:
Sentry Peak
The Fox novels: Wisdom of the Fox |
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Abrivard, marshal of Makuran, has been given an impossible task by his King: destroy the mighty Empire of Videssos. Even as he pondered how to obey, Videssos's legions are on the march, attacking Makuran first. Abrivard finds himself fighting a defensive war, putting his great battle skills to the task of driving the invaders from his home, the land of the Thousand Cities. 