Ysabel by Guy Gavriel Kay
Set in modern and ancient Provence, this exhilarating, moving novel casts brilliant light on the ways in which history whether of a culture or a family refuses to be buried."Evocative writing … fascinating characters … will enthrall mainstream as well as fantasy readers"
Publishers Weekly [starred review]
"Ysabel is a pure pleasure to read for fans of history, mythology or pure highspirited adventure. It works on all levels."
Interzone
"An explorer of history and myths, Kay has a special affinity for the people behind the larger-than-life legends that persist through time. His latest fantasy blends time and place in a crossing of worlds and universal truths. Highly recommended."
Library Journal (starred review)
"Outstanding characters, folklore, and action add up to another Kay must-read."
Booklist
"Blending historical fantasy and psychological thriller with a paranormal-powered coming-of-age tale, Ysabel will not only appeal to adult fantasy readers but also to adolescents who have enjoyed authors that feature compelling teen protagonists-such as J. K. Rowling and Christopher Paolini."
Barnesandnoble.com
Kay's Ysabel is a wonderful read for lovers of historical novels, and has all the qualities necessary to turn teenagers on to historical novels, and to history."
Canadian Literature
"Kay's language is poetic and thought-provoking, and his sensitively drawn characters are the perfect complement. This is a mythic tale that will linger in the reader's mind long after the book is finished."
January 2007 Top Pick: Romantic Times
Guy Gavriel Kay was born and raised in Canada. In 1974-5 he spent a year in Oxford assisting Christopher Tolkien in his editorial construction of J R R Tolkien’s posthumously published THE SILMARILLION. He took a law degree at the University of Toronto on his return to Canada and was admitted to the Bar of Ontario in 1981. Guy Gavriel Kay lives in Toronto
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| ISBN 13 | 9780007342037 |
| ISBN 10 | 0007342039 |
| Title | Ysabel |
| Author | Guy Gavriel Kay |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Year published | 2010-04-29 |
| Number of pages | 400 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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