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Lord of Snow and Shadows
Book One of the Tears of Artamon
by Sarah Ash
ISBN: 0553803344
ISBN-13: 9780553803341
Format: Hardcover
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Summary
This epic fantasy is the first in the Tears of Artamon trilogy. After the murder of his hitherto unknown father, Gavril Andar, an accomplished portrait painter in sunny Smarna, discovers his true identity: Gavril Nagarian, heir to the throne of the wintry land of Azhkendir. When Gavril declines to accompany his late father's warriors to Azhkendir, they abduct him and drag him there anyway. Now, the new ruler faces treachery from his own court and the threat of a would-be emperor's invading army. Plus, his father's angry ghost can't be laid to rest unless Gavril avenges his death. But his greatest and most terrible challenge lies within himself: along with the throne, he inherited the Drakhoul, a possessing dragon-demon with great destructive magic. The more Gavril relies upon the Drakhoul's powers, the more it will transform and poison his body, and the more that Gavril will crave human blood.
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Bantam Dell Pub Group
Published date: 2003
Size: 6.75 x 9.75 inches
Weight: 1.7 pounds
Pages: 480
Publisher's Notes
Combining the best of fantasy traditions with her own unique vision, Sarah Ash brings to dazzling life a new saga filled with epic adventure and unforgettable characters. Far-reaching in scope and imagination, Lord of Snow and Shadows embarks on a journey like no other--into a shape-shifting world teeming with political intrigue, astonishing magic, and passions both dark and light.
Raised by his protective mother in the sunny clime of the south, Gavril Andar knows nothing of his father--or the ominous legacy that awaits him. But his innocence is about to be shattered. The man who ruled the wintry kingdom of Azhkendir, a man infused with the burning blood of the dragon-warrior known as Drakhaoul, has been murdered by his enemies. It is his fiery, chameleonlike blood that pulses through Gavril’s veins. The news is Gavril’s first taste of death--but it will not be his last. For blood is the liquid that seals his fate.
Expected by clan warriors from the north to avenge his father’s murder--and still his unquiet ghost--Gavril is kidnapped. He soon learns that becoming Drakhaon means not only ascending to the throne of Azhkendir but changing, in subtle ways at first, into a being of extraordinary power and might. A being that must be replenished with the blood of innocentsin order to survive. Ensconced in Kastel Drakhaon with no means of escape from the icebound kingdom, and carefully watched by neighboring rulers waiting to move against him, the untested Gavril must fight to retain his human heart and soul in the face of impending war--and the dark instincts that threaten to overpower him.
Man and beast, spymaster and insurgent, nature and the netherworld--all collide in phenomenal twists and turns. A masterwork of adventure fantasy, Lord of Snow and Shadows will leave you stunned--and longing for more.
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Lord of Snow and Shadows (Tears of Artamon, Book 1)
Sarah Ash
Spectra, 2003-07-29. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. Lord of Snow and Shadows (Tears of Artamon, Book 1). First Edition with complete number line. Hardcover with dust jacket. Clean pages with tight binding and very little wear. 1046517Please inquire about expedited or international orders. Delivery confirmation included on all domestic shipments. Your purchase supports a family home business. Thank you! ( more information)
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Lord of Snow and Shadows: Book One of the Tears of Artamon
Ash, Sarah
New York, New York, U.S.A.: Spectra, 2003 Light-to-moderate wear along upper and lower edges of dust jacket as curling and two tiny tears. Binding tight and secure. Text clean and free of markings. ***We ship daily. Our books are carefully described and packaged in boxes (not envelopes).***. Hard Cover. Fine/Very Good. 6" x 9.5". ( more information)
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Ash, Sarah
Bantam Books, 2003. Hardcover. New/Very Fine. New - This book has not been read and shows no obvious defects. It may have a remainder mark. Please note there is a small tear in the dust jacket.As part of our commitment to outstanding customer service, we want to make sure you are satisfied with your order. If you ever have a question or a concern, please contact us right away. Our goal is to provide you with a satisfying customer experience. ( more information)
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Ash, Sarah
Bantam Books, 2003. First Edition. Hard Cover. Like New/Like New. Gower, Neil (map). FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING HARDCOVER. Full number line on copyright page (10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1) and a $21.95 list price on front dust jacket flap. Minor dust jacket edge wear, otherwise in beautiful condition. Binding tight, pages clean & tight, otherwise in beautiful condition.. "Sara Ash's Lord of Snow and Shadows is the promising opener to the Tears of Artamon series. The novel sets the stage in grand fashion as Ash deftly introduces the principal players in her well-realized fantasy realm. She begins with Gavril, a carefree portrait painter basking in the sunny climes of an irrelevant island republic. He soon discovers he is heir to a great and terrible legacy in the snowy wasteland of Azhkendir. Kidnapped by his murdered father’s personal guard, he is both captive and the Drakhoan -- ruler of Azhkendir. His inheritance turns out to be more than just a crown, however. A dark force of immeasurable power is growing inside him while he finds his realm under siege from within and without." ( more information)
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Lord of Snow and Shadows (Tears of Artamon, Book 1)
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Spectra, 2003-07-29. Hardcover. Like New. This book is in excellent condition with tight solid pgs and binding, pgs are bright and clean.No names, no marks, no stickers.DJ is VG with slight wear.This is a very nice hardcover copy.We recommend PRIORITY MAIL for even faster delivery!Careful packaging and fast shipping. ( more information)
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LORD OF SNOW AND SHADOWS
Ash, Sarah
N.Y.: Bantam, 2003. First edition, first printing. Fine in Fine DJ.. ISBN: 0-553-80334-4. First Edition. Hard Cover. ( more information)
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Ash, Sarah
New York, New York: Spectra. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket; 2003. First Edition, First Printing. . Hardbound. Book near mint/jacket very good. No PO marks, 480pp, no index. . FFE bent, jacket slightly edge bent. Book one of the Tears of Artamon . Series. A shape shifting world.. 2003. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0553803344 . 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall . ( more information)
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Lord of Snow and Shadows: Book One of the Tears of Artamon
Ash, Sarah
New York: Bantam Books, 2003 Horizontal crack to the spine where book was dropped or struck. Binding tight as new. Advance Reading Copy in great condition. From Publishers Weekly: "In this excellent start to a new fantasy series from British author Ash (Moths to a Flame), Gavril Andar, an idealistic young artist, falls for the nobly born Astasia Orlova, whose portrait he's been hired to paint. Luckily, he's attractive enough for Astasia to return the favor. He doesn't know he's also Gavril Nagarian, son of the recently assassinated ruler of the wintry kingdom of Azhkendir, and that fate is about to deal him a dreadful blow. Like his father before him, Gavril becomes soul-bound to the Drakhaoul, a creature that grants awesome power at a terrible price. Kidnapped, Gavril finds himself trapped in Kastel Drakhaon, reluctant to draw on his new magical abilities, as their use only makes him more beast-like and less human. But with Prince Eugene of Tielin threatening to reconquer all of the Rossiyan Empire, he may have no choice. Fascinating and unpredictable, Gavril's tale gains richness from the grand scope of Ash's narrative, with its echoes of Russian history under the czars. Enhanced by supporting characters who are living, breathing individuals, this book will leave readers drooling to get their hands on the sequel from the moment they turn its final page.". First Edition. Glossy Wrappers. Near Fine/No Jacket. Advanced Reading Copy (ARC). ( more information)
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LORD OF SNOW AND SHADOWS Book One of the Tears of Artamon
Ash, Sarah
New York: Bantam. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. July 29, 2003. First Edition. Hardcover. Lowly court painter Gavril Nagarian learns that he is the rightful heir to the harsh arctic kingdom of Azhkendir, that he possesses formidable powers that compromise his humanity, and that he is being targeted by bitter rivals who would prevent him from reuniting the kingdom; Small 4to - 9" to 11" tall; 480 pages; 20487Y . ( more information)
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Lord of Snow and Shadows (Tears of the Artamon Ser., Bk. 1)
Ash, Sarah
New York, NY, U.S.A.: Bantam Books, 2003. Brodart protected dust jacket. A shape-shifting world teeming with political intrigue, astonishing magic, and passions both dark and light.... First Edition. Hard Cover. New/New. Illus. by Stephen Youll. ( more information)
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LORD OF SNOW AND SHADOWS
Ash, Sarah
New york: Bantam Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2003. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. 0553803344 . Cover Art; Spine ends & corners of book cover have extremely light bumping & rubbing. Gray paper covered boards have a black paper spine with silver gilt lettering. Text pages are clean & bright. Endpapers are a solid white color. Spine ends & corners of dust jacket have a bit of very light bumping & rubbing. Overall, a nice bright copy. Cover art illustrated by Stephen Youll. "Raised by his protective mother in the sunny clime of the south, Gavril Andar knows nothing of his father - or the ominous legacy that awaits him. But his innocence is about to be shattered. The man who ruled the wintry kingdom of Azhkendir, a man infused with the burning blood of the dragon-warrior know as Drakhaoul, has been murdered by his enemies. It is his fiery, chameleonlike blood that pulses in Gavril's veins." ; Vol. 1 . ( more information)
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