by ElizabethVaughan (Author)
Lara is a daughter of kings, a city girl and a powerful healer ion her own right, but she is the Warprize and has sworn an oath of loyalty to Keir, the barbarian Warlord, and his people. As Keir and the tribe are makingtheir way back to their homeland, they come across a village stricken down by plague - and though Lara has the tools to fight this scourge, the Warlord forbids her risking her own life. Both Lara and Kier are strong-willed and neither will bend easily, even for love. When Lara disobeys, she pays the price, for both she and Keir are struck down by the fatal disease - and so is their entire encampment. In the midst of the dying, a rival warrior gathers his followers and challenges Keir for the right to rule their tribe. If Keir, weakened by sickness, loses - he dies. And so does Lara ...
Format: Paperback
Pages: 336
Edition: paperback / softback
Publisher: Gollancz
Published: 17 Jan 2008
ISBN 10: 0575081910
ISBN 13: 9780575081918
Book Overview: A GOLLANCZ ROMANZ title! Paranormal fantasy is the hot new genre that storming up the bestseller charts! A sexy new voice in the genre! Perfect for the young female reader 'Possibly the best romantic fantasy I have ever read' Anne McCaffrey 'I loved Warprize! Keir is a hero to savour ... and Elizabeth Vaughan is an author to watch.' NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Claire Delacroix Wonderful characters, great plot, vivid world-building: a story you will remember and reread Second of a series featuring Xylara, the healer-turned Warprize, and Keir, the barbarian Warlord who is more than he seems Mix Robert E. Howard's Conan with a dash of Xena Warrior Princess and Red Sonya; throw in a hefty dose of Jean Auel and mix it with a voice all her own: Elizabeth Vaughan is a name to watch!