Sailing to Sarantium (Sarantine Mosaic, Book 1)

by Guy Gavriel Kay | Science Fiction & Fantasy |
ISBN: 0061059900 Global Overview for this book
Registered by asterw of Athens - Αθήνα, Attica Greece on 5/25/2005
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2 journalers for this copy...
Journal Entry 1 by asterw from Athens - Αθήνα, Attica Greece on Wednesday, May 25, 2005
"Crispin is a mosaicist, a layer of bright tiles. Still grieving for the family he lost to the plague, he lives only for his arcane craft. But an imperial summons from Valerius the Trakesian to Sarantium, the most magnificent place in the world, is difficult to resist.

In a world half-wild and tangled with magic, a journey to Sarantium means a walk into destiny. Bearing with him a deadly secret and a Queen's seductive promise, guarded only by his own wits and a talisman from an alchemist's treasury, Crispin sets out for the fabled city. Along the way he will encounter a great beast from the mythic past, and in robbing the zubir of its prize he wins a woman's devotion and a man's loyalty - and losses a gift he didn't know he had until it was gone.

Once in this city ruled by intrigue and violence, he must find his own source of power. Strugglin to deal with the dangers and seductive lures of the men and women around him, Crispin does discover it, in a most unusual place - high on th escaffolding of the greatest artwork ever imagined..."


Kay strikes back with this awesome two-volume fantasy (see also Lord of Emperors)
that is inspired from the Byzantine empire, Constantinople, Empress Theodora, the hippodrome... It made me cry, it left me astonished, I really enjoyed the book. Kay is definitely my favourite "storyteller".

Journal Entry 2 by asterw from Athens - Αθήνα, Attica Greece on Wednesday, September 21, 2005
I've ordered a hardcover copy for my PM, so this one is available.

Reserved for the YBS#8

Journal Entry 3 by asterw from Athens - Αθήνα, Attica Greece on Friday, October 14, 2005
Mailed to Xeyra 3 days ago as part of the YBS#8 (I think?)

Journal Entry 4 by Xeyra from Seixal, Setúbal Portugal on Friday, October 14, 2005
Yes, it was the YBS #8 and it has arrived! THANK YOU for sending it so quickly, especially in the wake of your impending move to Spain. I have only read one book by this author so I really wanted to get my hands on other works of him. This opportunity was too good to miss and this book was one of my top five choices at the YBS. Thank you for offering it. Looking forward to having some time to read it!

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