Ombria in Shadow Paperback - 2003
by Patricia A. McKillip
From the Nebula-nominated author of "The Tower at Stony Wood" comes the tale of an enchanted time and place: Ombria--a city that holds its breath as a straw-haired apparition sees its dreams--and nightmares--take shape in the drawings of a bastard-heir.
Summary
When Ombria’s prince, Royce Greve, breathes his last—in palace rooms high above the city—he leaves his young son and mistress at the mercy of his ancient and powerful great-aunt, Domina Pearl. Meanwhile, in a dreamlike underworld peopled by Ombria’s ghosts, a sorceress weaves her spells and brews her potions, never revealing her real face—or true heart. And somewhere in between, the struggle to rule the whole of Ombria—both its light and shadows—will rest in the hands of those whose fractured lives align like the lost pieces of a magical puzzle….
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- Title Ombria in Shadow
- Author Patricia A. McKillip
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Reprint
- Pages 304
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Ace Books, New York
- Date 2003-02-04
- ISBN 9780441010165 / 0441010164
- Weight 0.47 lbs (0.21 kg)
- Dimensions 7.17 x 5.04 x 0.85 in (18.21 x 12.80 x 2.16 cm)
- Ages 18 to UP years
- Grade levels 13 - UP
- Library of Congress subjects Fantasy fiction, Imaginary places
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
Media reviews
“An intriguing and compelling portrait of a city born of light and shadow, whose citizens may discover the means to cross the borders between the real and the merely possible. The author’s graceful prose and remarkable depth of characterization bring to life a tale of love and loyalty that transcends time and space.”—Library Journal (starred review)
“This is absolutely the most pleasing book Patricia A. McKillip has written in years…a swift-moving journey through a maze of truth, loss, secrets, bravery, temptation, obsession, magic, and ultimately, love.”—SF Site
“A swift, dark dream of a book…Masterfully turning old fairy tales on their heads as she pits the horrors of unchecked avarice and spells-for-hire against those very different forces, keen wits and steadfast love, McKillip maintains a delicate balance throughout Ombria in Shadows.”—Locus
“A ghostly tale of human emotions gone astray in a city that lives and dies in endless cycles…fine prose.”—Publishers Weekly
Citations
- Kliatt, 05/01/2003, Page 26
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