Perilous Seas (dave Duncan)

Description

A princess and a stableboy? It sounds like the worst sort of hackneyed formula romance. Think again, for A MAN OF HIS WORD may well be the most original fantasy you ever read. The magic is unique and applied in unexpected ways, some of which the late Lester del Rey admitted he had not met in fifty years as writer and editor. The world itself is unique - there are no humans in Pandemia, only imps, elves, gnomes, jotnar, and many more, all of whom you will recognize as "human". Hunted now by the fearsome warlock wardens who rule the world, Inos is convinced that Rap is dead. But Rap is not, and the tide may be about to turn... She thought he was dead. Queen Inos feels Rap's presence as if he has risen from the grave to be beside her, but she knows all that is left of him is his voice, which echoed in her mind - well, so she thinks. Her duty is to serve her people, and Queen Inos doesn't know her galley slave, Rap, is alive and, with his magic wand, trying to bring happiness to his beloved Queen. But when the evil Nordland raider, Kalkor, arrives in port, Rap's plans begin to fall apart.

About the Author

Duncan, Dave

Dave Duncan was a Canadian author known for his works in the fantasy genre. He was born in Scotland in 1933 and emigrated to Canada in 1955.Duncan's most notable works include the "A Man of His Word" series, which follows a young man named Rap as he journeys through a magical world and must fulfill a series of promises, and the "King's Blades" series, which explores the lives of an elite group of swordsmen who are bound to serve their king.Duncan's other notable works include the "Venetia" series, a historical fantasy series set in Renaissance Italy, and the "Gilded Chain" trilogy, which follows a group of students at a magical academy as they uncover a dangerous conspiracy.Duncan's writing is known for its vivid world-building, well-drawn characters, and intricate plots. He has won several awards for his writing, including the Aurora Award and the Crawford Award.In addition to his writing, Duncan was also a geologist and worked in the oil and gas industry for many years. He passed away in 2018 at the age of 85, leaving behind a legacy of beloved fantasy novels that continue to be read and enjoyed by fans around the world.

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