The Taste of Lightning
Author(s): Kate Constable
A thrilling tale of adventure and romance, inspired by the true story of the Panchen Lama, who was abducted from Tibet. High adventure, romance, worldly ambition and magical power all come into play when three extraordinary young people escape from the Palace of Arvestel and flee on horseback, pursued by the army - and by sinister magic.
Tansy, Perrin, and Skir could hardly be more different - a laundry-maid, a swordsman and a young Priest-King whose countries are at war. But their frantic escape from Arvestel thrusts them together. Pursued by soldiers, haunted by the Witch-Woman's sinister magic, they ride for their lives through hostile lands.
To survive they must learn to trust each other, strip away the layers of deception that surround Skir, and challenge the tyranny of the Witch-Woman. But what will happen if all truths are revealed? And will the power of the Priest-King be enough to bring peace to the Threelands?
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'Humorous, moving and, above all, believable...Constable shares with LeGuin an ability to write thoughtfully and to create living, breathing characters-a welcome but rare attribute in works of fantasy.'MagpiesMarch 2007'Sophisticated exploration of the dangers of extremism.'Canberra Times31 March 2007'A potent mix of fantasy and adventure, laced with truth and lies, power and magic...flavour of fantasy is fresh and full of heart. Politics, romance, magic - what more could you ask for? A beautiful and complex work.'Girl.com.au23/02/2007
Kate Constable was born in Victoria but spent much of her childhood in Papua New Guinea, without a television but within reach of a library where she 'inhaled' stories. She studied Arts/Law at Melbourne University before working part-time for a record company while she began her life as a writer. Kate lives in West Preston, Victoria, with her husband and two daughters.
General Fields
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- : Allen Unwin
- : Allen Unwin Children's Books
- : 0.276
- : 01 February 2007
- : 194mm X 130mm X 22mm
- : Australia
- : books
Special Fields
- : Kate Constable
- : Paperback
- : 1
- : 823.92
- : 288
