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Sarah of Doire fears her brother has embraced the dark arts. Although she is a witchwoman's daughter, she does not have the power to stop him from destroying the Nine Kingdoms, and thus, must find a mage willing to help her in her quest. After seeing his entire family slain by dark magic, Ruithneadh has sworn to never use his powers again. He has buried his magic deep down inside himself, but when Sarah comes to him for help, he knows he must make the impossible journey back to his past, before the fabric of the Nine Kingdoms is unraveled forever. A TAPESTRY OF SPELLS continues Lynn Kurland's successful Nine Kingdoms books, giving readers a whole new trilogy that is sure to thrill and delight her fans. Though I am not normally a fantasy reader, I have been enamored of Ms. Kurland's Nine Kingdoms books since the first one was released, and am happy to say that A TAPESTRY OF SPELLS is every bit as good (if not better) as that first book. Ruithneadh is a conflicted hero, tortured by his past, and driven by a future that is deeply rooted in things he'd rather forget. I absolutely adored him. He is beautifully written, complex, honorable, and charming. Lynn Kurland excels at writing heroes to root for, and Ruith is definitely a man that readers will remember long after the final page. Sarah is a strong, capable heroine, who sees threads of magic in places that others cannot. I loved that about her. She doesn't shy away from danger and adversity, even though she has a healthy dose of fear and self-preservation when it comes to the strange creatures that are shadowing her and Ruith's every move. Ms. Kurland's writing style is, as always, lyrical and beautiful, drawing us into an enchanted world and making us believe in mages, elves, and powerful magic. Her plot is expertly weaved from beginning to the final cliff-hanger climax that puts readers on edge for the next book. A TAPESTRY OF SPELLS is not to be missed! Reviewed by Cindy
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THE NINE KINGDOMS BOOK 4:
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