| Cazaril, a physically and psychologically ravaged prisoner of war returning to his native country, accepts a position as tutor to a young noblewoman, which his well-wishers mistakenly believe will be a safe job. Instead he finds himself involved in dangerous intrigues against a pair of corrupt noblemen with designs on the young lady he protects, leading him to attempt the most dangerous magic of all: death magic that invokes the mysterious fifth god of the pantheon, the Bastard. He discovers that the court corruption he had set himself against is only one symptom of a curse that has overtaken the royal family of Chalion, and finds himself headed for a terrifying confrontation with the gods themselves. | ||
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Plot & Themes FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - fantasy world/fantasy past Political power play Yes Political plotlets - factions fight within govt for control Inner Struggle Yes Plotlet: - fighting a personal illness/handicap Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book Descript. of chases or violence - 20 % planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 30 % Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 20 % Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 30 % Main Character Identity: - Male Profession/status: Age: - 20's-30's Main Adversary Identity: - Male Age: - 20's-30's Profession/status: How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - a moderate amount How sensitive is this character? Sense of humor - Mostly serious with occasional humor Intelligence - Smarter than most other characters Setting Terrain Writing Style Accounts of torture and death? - moderately detailed references to deaths How much dialogue? - mostly dialog |
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