Book description
Continuing the epic tale begun in Book One of The Tamuli, Domes of Fire…
Prince Sparhawk and Queen Ehlana must remain with their retinue of
Pandion Knights in the Eastern land of Daresia to assist the beleagured
Emperor Sarabian. The rebellion against Sarabian within the walls of the
famed pearl-encrusted city of Matherion was defeated. But Sarabian's
enemies will regroup and plan an attack that will be less easily routed.
Trolls despoil Atan in the North, and vampires, werewolves, zombies,
ghouls and Ogres form a vast conspiracy to take over the Empire. Most
disturbing of all are reported sightings of Shining Ones among the
hordes. These luminous beings inspire more fear than the rest combined.
Queen Ehlana has taken Sarabian in hand and is educating him in
ruthless statecraft - her skill in which has always inspired Sparhawk's
admiration. The Pandion Knight meanwhile resurrects the Bhelliom - with
Flute's help (actually, Sparhawk has no idea where it is, but Flute,
fortunately, does) - and awaits the arrival of the full complement of
Pandion Knights needed for the coming battle.
The enemies of the Empire know that possession of the Bhelliom makes
Sparhawk as dangerous as any god. But gods are among his foes. The
outcome of the conflict is beyond the possibility of prediction… and
while Sparhawk defends the far-flung Tamul Empire, he cannot also
protect his beautiful Queen. 'A graceful, fluid style of storytelling
rare in fantasy writing'
Publishers Weekly Born in Washington State in 1931, David Eddings grew
up near Seattle. He graduated from the University of Washington and went
on to serve in the US Army. Subsequently he worked as a buyer for the
Boeing company and taught college-level English. His first novel was a
contemporary adventure, but he soon began a spectacular career as a
fantasy writer with his series The Belgariad. He consolidated his
success with two further popular series, The Malloreon and The Elenium.
