Naamah's Kiss
Jun 2009 · Sold by Grand Central Publishing
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From the New York Times bestselling author of the Kushiel's Legacy series comes an all new saga set in her unique Renaissance world.
Once there were great magicians born to the Maghuin Dhonn; the folk of the Brown Bear, the oldest tribe in Alba. But generations ago, the greatest of them all broke a sacred oath sworn in the name of all his people. Now, only small gifts remain to them. Through her lineage, Moirin possesses such gifts—the ability to summon the twilight and conceal herself, and the skill to coax plants to grow.
Moirin has a secret, too. From childhood onward, she senses the presence of unfamiliar gods in her life; the bright lady, and the man with a seedling cupped in his palm. Raised in the wilderness by her reclusive mother, it isn't until she comes of age that Moirin learns how illustrious, if mixed, her heritage is.
After Moirin undergoes the rites of adulthood, she finds divine acceptance—on the condition that she fulfill an unknown destiny.
Once there were great magicians born to the Maghuin Dhonn; the folk of the Brown Bear, the oldest tribe in Alba. But generations ago, the greatest of them all broke a sacred oath sworn in the name of all his people. Now, only small gifts remain to them. Through her lineage, Moirin possesses such gifts—the ability to summon the twilight and conceal herself, and the skill to coax plants to grow.
Moirin has a secret, too. From childhood onward, she senses the presence of unfamiliar gods in her life; the bright lady, and the man with a seedling cupped in his palm. Raised in the wilderness by her reclusive mother, it isn't until she comes of age that Moirin learns how illustrious, if mixed, her heritage is.
After Moirin undergoes the rites of adulthood, she finds divine acceptance—on the condition that she fulfill an unknown destiny.
From the New York Times bestselling author of the Kushiel's Legacy series comes an all new saga set in her unique Renaissance world.
Once there were great magicians born to the Maghuin Dhonn; the folk of the Brown Bear, the oldest tribe in Alba. But generations ago, the greatest of them all brok...
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Leadfoot Lindsey
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November 19, 2017
NOT nearly as epic as the first 3, but a gentle revisiting of a place and a time. It's as if the generation gap robbed Terre d'Ange of much grace and depth. Or perhaps Carey was pressured to return here without as much time to develope story and characters. Slightly dissapointing, but then, nothing can ever compare to Phedre and Josceline - and it shouldn't. Maybe that's the point.
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Cheryl Gartenberg
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January 17, 2015
I loved the first 6 kushiel books, so I had great expectations for this, but this book read like it had been written by someone other than Jacqueline Carey. The writing is not her usual caliber, and the story is simplistic. The main character's (Moirin) behavior is quite inconsistent with her supposed history. I won't bother reading the other 2 books in this trilogy.
David Dcruz
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July 9, 2013
Jacqueline Carey explores the nature of love and adventure with great plot.
About the author
Jacqueline Carey's previous publications include various short stories, essays, the nonfiction book Angels: Celestial Spirits in Legend and Art, and the nationally bestselling series Kushiel's Legacy.
Jacqueline Carey's previous publications include various short stories, essays, the nonfiction book Angels: Celestial Spirits in Legend and Art, and the nationally bestselling series Kushiel's Legacy.
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