Book description
Book Two of the award-winning LENS OF THE WORLD trilogy, this volume
finds the dwarf-like Nazhuret a modest and fastidious lens grinder.
Although he could have chosen an exalted and wealthy life as a noble
member of the court, he wishes to live in humble and undisturbed poverty
with his lady Arlin. But the ordinary life that Nazhuret wants is
abruptly shattered when a vicious attack by paid assassins forces him to
run. With possible enemies on all sides, the only place to go is the
neighboring kingdom of Rezhmia, where Nazhuret has an ancient blood-tie.
However, he finds that Rezhmia is no safe haven, for dark clouds are
gathering there, intent on destruction of the homeland of Nazhuret's
heart. Evil tidings, treacherous family members and powerful sorcery
threaten to overtake him, but Nazhuret must survive for the sake of
those he loves. R. A. MacAvoy is a highly acclaimed author of
imaginative and original science fiction and fantasy novels. Her debut
novel, TEA WITH THE BLACK DRAGON, won the John W. Campbell Award for
Best New Writer. She has also written the DAMIANO trilogy, the
chronicles of a wizard's young son, set during an alternate history
version of the Italian Renaissance; THE BOOK OF KELLS, and TWISTING THE
ROPE, the highly acclaimed sequel to TEA WITH THE BLACK DRAGON. She is
also the author of the beloved and much-praised LENS OF THE WORLD
trilogy.
