Reviewed By: Harriet Klausner
Lord Of Emperors
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Guy Gavriel Kay
Class/Genre: Fantasy
Series: Sarantine Mosaic # 2
Harper Prism, Mar 2000, $24.00, 531 pp.
Upon hearing his reputation, the Emperor Varius summoned renowned mosaicist Crispin to come to Sarantium to ply his art. The master craftsman wants nothing, but to perform his miracle on the dome of Sarantium’s personal relic symbolizing his rule.
However, Crispin’s pleasure in his work is destroyed when he hears rumors that his benefactor plans to take over Varena, his homeland. Crispin would prefer to ignore politics and war, but knows his family and friends could be in jeopardy from Varius imposing his rule on them. He also realizes that any effort to interfere could cost him more than the job of a lifetime, it could cost him his life.
LORD OF THE EMPERORS, the second book in the Sarantine Mosaic, is a tremendous science fiction historical fiction work that proves that Guy Gavriel Kay is one of the genre’s superstars. The story line is fast-paced, filled with action, and incredible layers of detail that transport the reader to Sarantium. Mr. Gavriel amazingly never bores his audience even with numerous layers of background materials. The characters actually make the tale, as they seem genuine, behaving like real people. The sequel to SAILING TO SARANTIUM is a triumph in its own account that will send fans scrambling for the first tale and other luscious works of a grandmaster author.
Harriet Klausner
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