Blood And Ivory: A Tapestry

Book Description

Who was Kindrie's father? What triggered the massacre of the Knorth women? What happened the night Jame was driven out by Ganth? Jamethiel Priest's-Bane first entered our lives when she walked out of the Haunted Lands on the opening page of God Stalk in 1982 with the haunts on her trail, searching for her ten-year older twin brother Tori to give him their father's sword and ring. But what was she doing in the Haunted Lands in the first place? What happened that caused her to leave her home? For the past 20 years, this has been one of the biggest mysteries of Jame's background. The answers to those questions-and others-are found in the pages of this collection. The original edition of Blood and Ivory first appeared in 1994, and included four short stories featuring Hodgell's signature character, Jame. This new edition, Blood and Ivory: A Tapestry is far more than just a reprint. Our edition includes not only the four original stories, but four new ones as well, written specifically for this collection: Three featuring Jame and the fourth one an original Sherlock Holmes tale. Pat has also written brand new introductions for each story, so the reader gets a fuller picture of Jame's life. These stories explore different facets of Jame's life and background and weave a lush and complex picture of this enigmatic figure. Blood and Ivory: A Tapestry also features a gallery section of artwork by P. C. Hodgell, much of it never published before.

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Blood & Ivory - Review.......2007-03-16

A book for all ages and lovers of fantasy that treats women intelligently. Anyone who enjoyed Jaime's earlier exploits will be happy to see their genesis while waiting for Pat to finish writing the sequel to To Ride A Rathorn. Not many people can manage to keep a story fresh after so many decades - Jaime first made an appearance in the 1970's! - but Pat has not only managed this but gets better with every story.
Recommended.

Good for what it is.. but.........2007-02-06

I liked it. It fills in a few things that leave you wondering. But if you're looking for more of the Jame story you'll be dissapointed. You'll find out a bit of Jame's childhood, and some of Ganths as well. "So that's why he's so weird..." It also has an alternate story line about her. I would suggest reading it.

Usual Superb writing, just not about Jaime and her brother.......2003-01-24

I was oh-so-excited when the book finally became available and I was able to purchase it. When I received the book I discovered that maybe half of the short stories contained within involved Jaime and her family. Hodgell's writing is excellent, of course, but I was expecting to spend the day feasting on unread tales of the adventures of my favorite heroine. I had no interest in the other stories that were included. What is there is good, but I would not have purchased the book if I had actually known what was contained. Borrowed it, absolutely, but not bought it. I guess I will just have to wait until her next book to get my Jaime fix. *grins*

Blood and Ivory: A Curiosity.......2002-12-17

If your reading this review, you probably want to know, should I buy Blood and Ivory? I guess it depends on how you feel about Hodgell's writing and her amazing heroine Jame. If you're a fan and a completist you'll want to own this no matter what. Even if the quality of the stories is uneven, you'll want to support P.C. Hodgell's writing by buying her work. If you're a casual reader looking for a quick introduction to the Kencyrth and Jame, I suggest you immediately purchase Dark of the Gods and Seeker's Mask instead because these short stories don't do her justice.

"Hearts of Woven Shadow", "Lost Knots" and "Among the Dead" are the new, never been published stories and they fill in some gaps in the Story So Far. HoWS and AtD are the best of the new collection. In the first we meet Ganth and find out how he became the Highlord and the terrible price he paid. He's a much talked about figure in the books but is seldom seen, so it was very interesting to read about events in his early life. AtD fleshes out the sketchy childhood picture of Jame and Tori's youth in the shadowlands, as well as the progression of Ganth's madness. I liked this less since I felt much of what Jame's childhood was like had been sufficiently hinted at in the novels. Still, it makes concrete several things about Jame that were implied before. LK is more a bridge between the two stories than a story in itself. Not even three whole pages, it doesn't add much except again, to make explicit what has already been implied.

Next comes "Child of Darkness" which is a look at a prototype Jame before Hodgell got a handle on her character and how she wanted to set the tale. While it wasn't particularly compelling as a stand alone story, it was fascinating to see how important elements such as Jame's claws and The Book Bound In Pale Leather are embedded like lost gems in this embryonic piece of writing. "A Matter of Honor" provides similar interest. This is Jame's tale much closer to how it is realized in Godstalk. Hodgell's writing is vastly improved from CoD, and you can see how Godstalk grew, in slightly changed form, from this short story. Again, the interest here is to trace the evolution of what eventually becomes part of a full-blown novel rather than the story itself.

This collection also includes "Bones" which is about Penari's Maze, the labyrinth that plays a prominent role in Godstalk. A decent story, but it can also be found in Dark of the Gods. "Stranger Blood" is perhaps the most interesting of the lot, since it is the only one set after the events of all the published novels. Everything else is either back-story, or concurrent with timeline so far. For the people interested in what happens next, SB is a tantalizing tidbit set after Seeker's Mask and the presumed fourth novel, Jame Goes to the Citadel. Again, a good story but nothing earth-shattering is (unfortunately) revealed.

The last story, "Ballad of the White Plague" is a Sherlock Holmes story incorporating vampirism. It's been a few years since I read any Doyle, but her style seems fairly accurate. What's fascinating is that even in a non-Jame story she consciously, or unconsciously, incorporates similar themes from her Kencyr novels. Here Watson discovers Holmes has rather sinister blood-ties, echoing the less-than-savory family that is Jame's. Hodgell also makes good visual use of Holmes' ancestor's portraits, again, echoing the tapestries that permeate the Kencyrth novels. And what is vampirism other than eternal life at the cost of another's? Doesn't that aptly describe Gerridon and his lot, who live on indefinitely, drinking the souls of the Kencyr?

In addition the book contains 8 maps, most of which I believe have been included in the novels already published and some artwork that P.C. Hodgell has done over the years. The sketches don't really add any value to what's been already written - Hodgell has a very rigid and stylized approach - and are included here more I suspect for curiosity sake's and page filler than any intrinsic merit. All in all, Blood and Ivory is an uneven effort which is best read not so much for the actual stories, as for the insights they provide into the thought processes of a much-loved author, P.C. Hodgell.

She's written better.......2002-12-09

I'm a huge fan of Hodgell's published novels - richly imagined world, intricately cantilevered plot; fresh, flowing dialogue; and unique and engaging characters. But these stories are only for dedicated fans.

Three of the stories reveal bits of the past that can be figured out from the existing novels, in solid detail, which is good for fans. However, in the first the writing is overly crafted and hard to follow - more a writer's exercise than a good reading experience. In the second, the writing's mushy and jumpy - her prose doesn't show the tight clarity that makes the novels jump off the page. The third is pretty good stuff, but the pacing is a little uneven - a whole page for a bunch of people sitting around a room and less than a paragraph for a trick of the enemy - and the dialogue isn't as believable and nuanced as it is in her books.

One story adds a bit more detail to Jame's past. The plot follows the kind of intricate arc she favors in her novels, which I love, but without the kind of extensive buildup and background you get in a novel, I don't think it's as enjoyable.

One story is the original form of one of the chapters in God Stalk. For anyone who wants to write, it's a totally illuminating exercise to read it, since the God Stalk form is leaps and bounds ahead of this story, and you can see how the changes she's made bolster and charge up the narrative.

Finally, there's a Sherlock Holmes exercise, which is very Doyle-ish in prose, but I didn't think it was fun to read, because the plot lacks the breathless intensity and adrenaline of the novels.

Book Description

In THE TAPESTRIES, based loosely on the life of the author's grandfather, who, in the early 1900s, was a professional embroiderer in the court of the last king of Vietnam-Kien Nguyen has reimagined his grandfather's amazing story to weave a tapestry of his own-a stunning and page-turning novel.

Dan Nguyen is seven years old when he witnesses his father brutally beheaded by the mayor in a bid for power. Dan's wife, Ven, 20 years his senior, makes him promise to one day avenge his father's death. In order to protect him until he is old enough to defend his family's honor, Ven hides Dan as a servant in the house of the enemy-and Dan falls in love with the one person he can never have, the mayor's beautiful granddaughter Tai May. Dan's journey from slavery into scandal, and finally to the royal court where he has the chance to win Tai May's heart, is a story of spellbinding drama and intrigue, and, ultimately, the story of a great love affair.

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Tapestries-a retelling of Chinese Serial Drama!.......2006-08-09

Tapestries: A Novel captures readers' interest at the beginning, with vivid descriptions of a tradional, pre-arranged wedding. However, the author get caught into unevolved, unnecessary details that are not historically accurated. The novel does not accuratedly portray Vietnam in any periods (though some details are revelant to the Vietnamese history). Reading this book reminds me of a Chinese soap and a drama series in which the rich oppresses the poor; son carries the burden of family and seeks revegence; sacrifies and unjusts portray upon female. There is no originality in thought and plots.

I deeply appreciated this brilliantly woven tale! Highly recommended........2006-01-19

Wow - this amazing book is so remarkably well-written that it's hard to imagine this is the author's first novel. He has brilliantly crafted a vividly stunning story, immersing the reader into a mysterious and exotic culture that is often misunderstood by those of us who live in the modern Western world. The detailed descriptions of the setting and of the various traditions and rituals were fascinating! Despite difficult to endure scenes of torture, severe injustices and executions, this story held a tragic beauty that was spellbinding. Full of action and suspense, it very artistically and soulfully captured the true spirit of the Vietnamese people. It has all the qualities of a classic epic novel, yet it's fast-paced and not an overwhleming number of pages.

A Book Club Review: The Tapestries.......2005-08-20

In general my book club found this book very well written and a captivating read. Many struggled with the violence in the book but checked out its authenticity from the author's grandfather's experiences.
I think it has great character development and a cliff-hanging story line. It is also very interesting to read about a different culture's history. This is an excellent read for the people who enjoy a fast pace,a tolerance for vivid atrocities and appreciate good writing with authentic research.

Romance, revenge, passion and adventure! I loved it!.......2004-11-13

Set in Vietnam, and covering a period of time from 1916 onward, this novel grabbed my attention from the very beginning and held it throughout its 310 pages. The author is part Vietnamese and part American and grew up in Vietnam listening to stories told by his grandparents. There is therefore a sense of authenticity about the world he describes. But this is not a history book although it is set against the events of the early and mid-twentieth century. It is basically a family saga and a story of romance revenge, passion and adventure. There's corruption and cruelty and great love and sacrifice. There's a rigidly structured society, which defines the loves and lives of people. And then there are some really wonderful characters.

The book starts with an arranged marriage. We see the world through the bride's eyes. We wonder about the groom along with her because she is not even present at the wedding ceremony. She doesn't meet him until he comes to the bedroom that night. She's in for quite a surprise.

Later, we see the results of a cruel and corrupt government. We witness executions, which are described in excruciating detail. But that is just the beginning of the story that spans several decades. During this time, we see the changes in Vietnam and get involved with the characters. It seems as if something new happens on every page to further complicate the story.

The title refers to the main character, who is a tapestry weaver. However, the book itself can be considered a tapestry because of the way the author weaves his tale.

I loved this book and definitely recommend it.

A tiring read.......2003-12-22

I was disappointed with this book as it is full of lengthy description of landscapes, food, foliage, buildings et al. It was a chore to complete reading it and I found myself occasionally skipping parts of it. The storyline was OK and the entire tale could have been told much more succinctly. I read the first book by the same author and would highly recommend that. It was much more gripping.

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An intriguing read
Very successful interweaving of two stories

The Invention of Truth: A Novel
Marta Morazzoni
Manufacturer: Ecco Pr
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An intriguing read.......2002-01-08

I read this novella at the recommendation of a friend in just 2 or 3 hours, and that was reading slowly.

The experience is hard to describe for me. The skillful intertwining of narratives has already been described by others. The effect is sensitive and deceptively simple. I couldn't help but feel, when I had finished, that there were deeper threads connecting the two stories that I couldn't quite see yet -- much like the threads on the back of needlework can tie together what on the surface is unconnected. I have a sense that by reading it one more time, and one more time after that (etc.) I would gradually see the metaphors that make each story reflect the other.

Without doing that, however, be assured that it is enough to read the book once, just to experience its light touch on your mind (and possibly your heart).

Very successful interweaving of two stories.......2000-04-14

If you were to tell me of a story that focuses on a seamtress working on a medieval tapestry and an art critic of the 19th century, I would immediately question that anyone could write a story interweaving the two. Marta Morazzoni has done it with seamless ease - an incredible read.

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In three Chinese folk tales, an old woman, a young boy and a wild spirit are all bound by a passion to create, changing the world around them forever. In The Silk Tapestry, an impoverished elderly woman's only hope against a life of hardship lies in the completion of a magical tapestry. It is said to be the key to a paradise. Already living in squalor, how much more of herself is she willing sacrifice to see her dream come to fruition? In Sausage-Boy and his Magic Brush, a young boy's remarkable talent for paintings that come to life attracts a greedy woman. In The Creation Myth of Pan Gu a lonely but wild spirit sculpts the Earth from a cosmic egg in hopes it brings others like him to keep him company.

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Interesting beginning, but is it worth it to continue?
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Truly Woven of Magic and Dreams
An old favorite and an enthralling reading experience
A haj through desert dreams

Sinai tapestry: A novel
Edward Whittemore
Manufacturer: Holt, Rinehart and Winston
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding
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ASIN: B0006COSS2

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Interesting beginning, but is it worth it to continue?.......2003-02-18

I managed to find the first volume of Whittemore's "Sinai Tapestry" at our local public library. True to form, it has the same weird touch that characterized his first novel (Quin's Shanghai Circus), but lingers more on each of its characters. Whittemore is writing for the long haul, and what may look like a singular book on the surface is obviously only part of the whole. This, I think, is my problem with it. I was so amazed by Quin's Shanghai Circus, that I expected more of the same here. The ingredients are the same; the cake tastes different.

This volume introduces the characters, including: Skanderberg Wallenstein, who discovers the original Bible and a disturbing secret about it, and so decides to write his own; Haj Harun, antiquities dealer who has been alive for over three-thousand years, and sometimes having trouble keeping his centuries straight; O'Sullivan Beare, the umptiumpth son of a poor Irish fisherman, caught up in another war in the Middle East; and Stern, son of Strongbow, who feels it is his destiny to try to build a new world in a land that fiercely resists anything but tradition. Whittemore's trademark method of interweaving the background of his characters while continuing an overall plot puts all these characters in touch with each other, sometimes working together, sometimes at ends.

The details and some sections here are as good as anything I've ever read, but the novel didn't congeal for me, and I was disappointed. Maybe I had expected too much. I'll still finish off the series, as I find the books, but unless the succeeding books somehow cast new light on the first volume, this one was a wash for me.

BACK IN PRINT.......2002-10-10

Old Earth Books will be reprinting all five of the Whittemore novels. For details Google the web for "Edward Whittemore".

Truly Woven of Magic and Dreams.......2002-01-26

What can anyone say about a book like this,except that it is too short and ends too quickly for my taste. A wondrous, whirling, spinning dream that takes you into a world that is at once fictional and all to real to anybody with an imagination and the good sense to use it. I've been through numerous copies,( and lent not a few of them out to friends, never to see them again), but that's what a great book like this does, makes the rounds and gives so much to those who have the good fortune to chance upon it. The people who inhabit the world of Strongbow, O'Sullivan Beare,Haj Harun and the rest are so alive with their dreams that they can make a lesser man feel mundane and useless. Edward Whittemore is most definitely one of, if not THE, greatest storytellers of this century. Get this book.

An old favorite and an enthralling reading experience.......2001-08-15

Edward Whittemore wrote five novels between the years 1974 and 1987. His most important work is the Jerusalem Quartet of which Sinai Tapestry is the first volume. I first read this novel in 1979 or thereabouts and was instantly infatuated by the setting of the novels, the eccentric characters and the unusual writing style of the author. The four books which make up the Quartet treat the reader to a rather bizarre history of the Middle East.

I have re-read all of Whittemore's novels several times over the years and still find them an enjoyable and unusual reading experience. Edward Whittemore has been sadly neglected for many years and has never really received the acclaim he deserves.

Many of the other reviewers of Whittemore's novels on Amazon have bemoaned the fact that these books have been out of print for many years, hard to come by and expensive secondhand. The good news is that all of his books are about to be reissued by Old Earth Books. I have created a web page devoted to Edward Whittemore's life and work....

A haj through desert dreams.......1999-12-16

Sinai tapestry is a dream work with very real characters. People driven by strange desires weave their lives together through two thousand years of biblical myth. Contemporory events become the fulfillment of ancient prophecies and obsessions.

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Set in New Mexico, this surprising book is a classic of its genre and of its region.

“Unputdownable.”—Stephen King

“The best vampire novel I have ever read.”—Peter S. Beagle

“A superb work of the imagination, a rich, deep and intelligent study of a being who looks quite human but is nothing of the sort.”—Richard Bradford

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It Takes Time..........2004-10-29

The story in a nutshell:
Dr. Weyland, a vampire, makes a very stupid mistake that threatens to expose what he is to the masses. With his existence threatened, Dr. Weyland tries to regain control and slip back into a stable and unsuspecting life.

There is no doubt that The Vampire Tapestry is a realistic and conceptually powerful story about a vampire. However, it is mostly boring to read. TVT (The Vampire Tapestry) is broken down in five stages of life for Dr. Edward Lewis Weyland. It is not an epic tale spanning thousands or hundreds of years; it's a compact story in terms of time lapse, only covering a few years of his life. So do not expect the kind of time lapse that you get with Interview with a Vampire (IWAV), for example. TVT actually succeeds in making a heartbreaking revelation about what it would *really* be like to be a vampire. Unlike IWAV, which tells its story by attracting you with blatant emotion and drama, TVT tells its story with a lack thereof. TVT is a very emotionally distance story, which makes it very difficult to read and, as previously mentioned, boring. The writing style is very academic and that adds to the emotional distance, so do not expect ornate and dramatic writing here.

While I was reading TVT, I was very upset at how slow and boring the book was and I was convinced that I would hate it no matter how it ended. But when I finished it, I set it aside and really thought about the story in its entirety. I have decided that the end justifies the means. It's a very heartrending story and, even though I disliked Weyland throughout the book, I couldn't help but to feel tremendously despondent for him.

So is this book for you? If you want to read an action packed vampire novel, skip this one. Also skip it if you are looking for a romanticized or dramatic vampire novel. TVT is rooted in this world and there are no genre gimmicks, no supernatural displays, no excessive violence, and no gore. It takes time to appreciate TVT, but it is ultimately a realistic "Vampire Tapestry" and I have a feeling that this one will stick with me over time.

A different kind of vampire.......2003-12-12

Unlike Anne Rice or even Bram Stoker's vampires, Suzy McKee Charnas' view of the vampire is more realistic and grounded. Her vampire is more akin to a scientific or evolutionary mutation. Dr. Edward Weyland is a professor at a prolific university, teaching and testing the effects of dream therapy; a clever disguise in order to lure test subjects in and victimize them for his own cravings for blood.

Instead of fangs, he has a stinger on his tongue and as for garlic, crosses, holy water and sunlight, they are, to him, laughable myths that have no bearing. He knows of no other like himself and has only vague memories of the centuries he lived before and no memory at all of his life (if there was one) before becoming what he is.

This is almost like an intimate character study of what a real vampire might be like and what he might go through. There are no slatherings of sexual overtones or manic violence; what little there is of both are done with a realistic detachment. If your looking for a break from the usual tale of the undead, then this should be right up your alley.

One of the genre's best........2003-07-25

Humans are cattle. There is no other reality for vampire Edward Weyland. That is, until two wounding bullets at the hands of vampire huntress Katje de Groot leave him vulnerable to a greedy third-rate Satanist named Reese, and his existence is changed forever by a frantic, knee-jerk act of compassion by a sensitive teenager named Mark. Further affected by the love of a disturbed psychiatrist named Floria and the friendship of a kindly but troubled professor named Irv, Weyland must discover if these three humans have given him a great gift - or a terrible curse...

This is a novel that doesn't allow you to leave your brain at the door. Charnas is delightfully subtle - there's no one big moment where you can point out that Weyland has changed, and it is sometimes a whole chapter later before you find out what effect the human "guest stars" have had on him, all of them affecting him in very different ways. And she never lets you forget what he is - this is not someone you would ever want to have a cup of tea with. This is probably the best depiction of the vampire as a predator, neither good nor evil. We remain rather detached from Weyland as he almost clinically self-examines himself.

Weyland's relationships with the humans he encounters are so different that each chapter varies wildly in tone. I personally found Mark's chapter the most powerful, with a wonderful picture of the terror and aching conscience of a truly good boy, and Floria's curiously anticlimatic considering her obvious significance. Everyone will have a favorite.

Though not quite perfect, a welcome addition to any vampire fiction collection.

a classic.......2003-06-17

A truly excellent book made up of three related novellas from the 'life' of Dr Edward Weyland. Entertaining, intelligent, flawless - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Surprisingly this author has also written a light vampire romance under the name 'Brand' - called 'The Ruby Tear' (which I have yet to read)...

How did this book get published?.......2002-06-18

This has got to be one of the worst books I have ever TRIED to read. I really honestly tried to get past the first chapter, but I kept falling asleep. The story was dumb and went no where. It kept moving around and I couldn't keep up with it. The characters were pretty much dopey too.

The Alternate History: Refiguring Historical Time

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The Alternate History: Refiguring Historical Time
Karen Hellekson
Manufacturer: Kent State University Press
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Boondoggle Vol. 2, #1
Steve Stegelin
Manufacturer: Caliber
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Binding: Comic

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The first issue of this series published by Caliber Press (previously self-published by Steve Stegelin) under its Tapestry imprint.

Dickens's Fictions: Tapestries of Conscience (Ams Studies in the Nineteenth Century)

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Dickens's Fictions: Tapestries of Conscience (Ams Studies in the Nineteenth Century)
Stanley Friedman
Manufacturer: AMS Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

The Dragon's Tapestry (Northern Lights Young Novels)

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1,2,3 altogether count with me.. 4,5,6 ...
EXCELLENT, tho for higher age group than they give here
A can't put down...want to read it again type book.

The Dragon's Tapestry (Northern Lights Young Novels)
Martine Bates
Manufacturer: Red Deer Press
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Binding: Paperback

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1,2,3 altogether count with me.. 4,5,6 ..........2004-12-07

The scene is set with an "Oldwife" (healer and almost-priestess) attending the birth of a daughter to Srill, an unmarried mother in a small village of Ve. An Oldwife is present at the birth of every child, to divine destiny and record it in a personal tapestry, which is a passport to acceptance. Those without one, we are told, are considered 'soulless' and are outcasts from society.

When Srill dies immediately after giving birth to the child (Marwen), for whom the Oldwife has forseen a dire future, & Oldwife adopts Marwen, out of affection for her mother & raises Marwen to know of her gifts & magic, as apprentice.

Because the tapestry was so dire, it has been hidden from Marwen
and she has been ostracized by the villagers of Marmawell as soulless.
(I know! Names ?!)

In her desire to prove herself, Marwen makes some horrifying mistakes, forcing her to start on her adventures. As she travels she is faced with choices at every step, until eventually she must confront her destiny, and vanquish the dragon threatening the realm of Ve.

Essentially a story of self-discovery, and latterly a tender love story, The Dragon's Tapestry is decorated with some very fine creatures and well conceived worlds. One of the most fascinating creatures are the "wingwand's" who seem to be some sort of butterfly/dragonfly amalgam, and are used for travelling - flying, rather. They are exquisitely described, and fascinating to imagine.

I was very impressed with the thought, and detail put into this (single volume I thought, and now know it is a trilogy) tale. It is certainly a better realised plot & world than most small (the book is only 183odd pages, paperback) YA fantasy novels.

Eagerly anticipating the other books, where we should see more of the romance, and certainly more of strong minded Marwen.

kotori, Dec 2004 ojadis@yahoo.com

EXCELLENT, tho for higher age group than they give here.......1998-02-15

This was one of the best fantasy/fiction books that I've read. Definitely worth the time and money.

A can't put down...want to read it again type book........1998-02-03

Nay, not for Grades 2-3 rather for anyone who wants a good read, and loves magic. This writer doesn't cheat, Martine delivers the goods. Her ability to weave words into a spell, is her magic. Read it,don't fear the Taker.

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