Odalisque by Fiona Mcintosh

Odalisque by Fiona Mcintosh

Fifteen-year-old Boaz is the new Zar, freshly ascended to his throne. In the turmoil following the old Zar's death, courtiers jostle and conspire to secure their positions - not least his scheming mother, the new Valide. It seems his only genuine friends are his late father's mad jester; Spur Lazar, head of Percheron's security; and a golden beauty - a new odalisque purchased in the foothills as a slave for the harem. But can a madman, a soldier and a concubine be trusted to keep him safe from the Byzantine manoeuvres of his father's ambitious entourage? Pleasure and politics collide in Fiona McIntosh's exotic new fantasy trilogy, set in the harem of the great Stone Palace of Percheron.

McIntosh's narrative has measured pace, subtle modulations and inexorable rhythmAs it unfolds we gradually discover Percheron's nooks, crannies, customs and beliefs. And we discover its temporal power struggles are entangled in an eternal battle of the gods. * Odalisque is a beautifully structured novel, full of cruelty, wonder, mystery and terror. It has a splendid momentum that holds its audience through thick and thin. And it needs to: no-one could accuse Fiona McIntosh of dodging the consequences of the vi *
Fiona McIntosh goes from strength to strength. This is a dazzling start to her Percheron series.' INTERZONE * 'Two words on the cover (‘Fiona McIntosh’) always let me know that I’m in for a good read’ *
ROBIN HOBB

Fiona McIntosh was born in Brighton, and has lived in England, Ghana and France. She currently resides in Adelaide, South Australia, with her husband and two sons.

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ISBN 13	9781841494609
ISBN 10	1841494607
Title	Odalisque
Author	Fiona Mcintosh
Series	Percheron Series
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Little, Brown Book Group
Year published	2007-07-05
Number of pages	496
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.