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  • Published: 2 May 2011
  • ISBN: 9781742742182
  • Imprint: Random House Australia
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 672

Rhiannon's Ride 2: The Shining City

The second book in a romantasy trilogy




The second novel in the dark fantasy trilogy, Rhiannon’s Ride from this bestselling Australian author Kate Forsyth

The second novel in the dark fantasy trilogy, Rhiannon’s Ride from this bestselling Australian author Kate Forsyth

Imprisoned in Sorrowgate Tower, Rhiannon awaits her trial for murder and treason, while the winged horse Blackthorn flies forlornly over the Shining City. Alone and in terrible fear for the future, Rhiannon is haunted by the malevolent ghost of a dead queen who has a hunger to live again.

Meanwhile, Lewen must resume his studies at the Tower of Two Moons with the other apprentice-witches, among them the banprionnsa Olwynne NicCuinn, who desires more than friendship from Lewen. Drawn back into the intrigues of the court, Lewen finds his loyalty to Rhiannon tested to the utmost limit.

Preoccupied with the upcoming wedding of the royal cousins, Donncan and Bronwen, Isabeau the Keybearer fails to investigate Rhiannon's tale of necromancy and ghosts, to her cost. By the time she realises that dark spirits have indeed been disturbed, it is too late, and the royal family is brought face to face with She Who Cuts The Thread.

  • Published: 2 May 2011
  • ISBN: 9781742742182
  • Imprint: Random House Australia
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 672

About the author

Kate Forsyth

Kate Forsyth is an award-winning author and oral storyteller who grew up on tales of Scottish history and folklore told by her grandmother and great-aunts. Her books include Psykhe, a feminist reimagining of the ancient Greek myth; Bitter Greens, a retelling of Rapunzel which won the American Library Association award for Best Historical Fiction; and The Witches of Eileanan, a dark romantic fantasy which was named one of the Best First Novels by Locus. Kate has a Doctorate of Creative Arts in fairy tale studies, and runs writing retreats and literary tours in Greece, the Cotswolds and Scotland. She has sold more than 1.5 million books in twenty languages.

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Praise for Rhiannon's Ride 2: The Shining City

A challenging and rewarding read for all ages.

NW

A tightly woven, finely crafted piece of fantasy fiction… another jewel in the crown of this fine fantasy writer… Kate Forsyth is the one to read.

CAIRNS POST

Second only to Marion Zimmer Bradley.

WITCH CRAFT MAGAZINE

A writer with a sound streak of both imagination and talent.

DB MAGAZINE

A great fantasy adventure from an author who clearly knows her stuff.

GOOD READING

A rich, enthralling ride across the pages of fantasy. Vividly she paints her story with bold colours, and the reader is as tied to the engrossing tale as Rhiannon is tied to her beloved winged horse... This is truly an amazing literary ride through a fantastically created world, where the shades of grey loom poignantly between the harsh realities of black and white.

FreshFiction.com