Amidst this growing threat, Raine's former friend Ovitus brings a powerful new alliance, raising his status and power of his own.
She doesn't know where she found it, or when exactly, but its ever changing pages whisper power that has lain untouched for centuries.Īs the king's health fails and the north suffers in the grip of famine, rebellious lords hunger for the power of the Crown, backed by powers that would see the Crowns undone. There's only one chance to turn the tide of power surging within her-to learn the secrets the Draoihn themselves purged from the world. Her fledgling friendships are tested to a breaking point as she tries to face what she has become, and her master Ulovar is struck by a mysterious sickness that slowly saps the vitality from his body, leaving Raine to face her growing darkness alone. The power of the Sixth Gate grows stronger within Raine each day-to control it, she needs lessons no living Draoihn can teach her. and a young woman navigating a world in which no one is quite what they seem. 'A fascinating magic system, thoughtful prose, and a truly compelling main character' M.J.Traitor of Redwinter is the second in Ed McDonald's Redwinter Chronicles, full of shady politics, militant monks, ancient powers. 'Sad, exciting, mysterious and beautifully plotted' Catriona Ward 'A fascinating magic system, thoughtful prose, and a truly compelling main character' M.J. 'Mysterious, honest and exciting from start to finish' Novel Notions 'A complex backdrop of culture, magic and characters' Robin Hobb ' Daughter of Redwinter has it all' Nicholas Eames Her former friend Ovitus seeks Raine's support as his clan turns to him for leadership, while the grandmaster seeks to harness Raine's potential as a deadly weapon to be launched right into her enemy's heart as even Redwinter scrambles to hold onto power.Īmidst threats old and new, Raine must find her path, weaving her way between a twisted friendship, a dangerous mentor, the dark secrets of the book, and the queen with a crown of feathers to whom Raine has already promised more than she can afford to give.
She doesn't know where she found it, or when exactly, but its ever changing pages whisper with power that has lain untouched for centuries.īut others have plans for Raine too, and as the king's health fails, rebellious lords begin to vie for power. And to do so, she must learn the secrets the Draoihn themselves purged from the world. The power of the Sixth Gate grows stronger within Raine each day - to control it, she needs lessons no living Draoihn can teach her - but when her master Ulovar is struck by a mysterious sickness that slowly saps the vitality from his body, Raine must face her growing darkness alone. The second in Ed McDonald's Chronicles of Redwinter, full of shady politics, militant monks, ancient powers.
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