The Lyre Thief
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Publisher Description
In a tale of switched identities, political intrigue, and stolen magic, The Lyre Thief delivers classic Jennifer Fallon fantasy filled with powerful sorcery, complex politics, sweeping adventure, and passionate romance.
Ten years after the events of the Demon Child books, the kingdoms of the south are in turmoil. Princess Rakaia of Fardohnya, upon discovering her true parentage, agrees to marry an older Hythrun noble to escape her 'father's' wrath. Rakaia flees with only her jewels and her half-sister Charisee, a base-born slave who can pass as Rakaia's double.
As the sisters embark on a journey of switched identities and tangled love triangles, they encounter the Demon Child R'shiel, still seeking to release her immortal Brak, and attract the attention of the meddlesome God of Liars. Meanwhile, the theft of the God of Music's magical totem threatens to unravel the very fabric of the universe.
The Hythrun Chronicles:
Demon Child: Medalon / Treason Keep / Harshini
Wolfblade: Wolfblade / Warrior / Warlord / Short Story: "Elezaar's Rules of Gaining and Wielding Power"
War of the Gods: The Lyre Thief / Retribution / Covenant / Brakandaran the Halfbreed
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PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Fallon's trilogy launch opens 10 years after the events previously recounted in the Hythrun Chronicles, in a land where dangerous intrigues are always stirring and a royal case of switched identities heralds the renewal of old enmities. Princess Rakaia of Fardohnya is desperate to escape the court before her father, King Hablet, learns she isn't his daughter. She has agreed to marry the elderly lord of distant Highcastle but she has no intention of going through with it. Instead, she convinces her stepsister, Charisee, to switch places with her. Their risky masquerade puts them both in the way of larger forces: the God of Liars takes a special interest in Charisee, and Rakaia falls in love with the thief whose last job has left both humans and gods scrambling. Fallon skillfully cranks up the tension, building a taut web of interlocking schemes, plots, and shady politics. With its lively cast of characters, conflicting motivations, and a bit of romance, Fallon's latest Hythrun novel will entertain new readers and returning fans.
