The Dragon-Charmer
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- ¥410
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- ¥410
発行者による作品情報
English fantasy at its best, The Dragon-Charmer follows the exciting debut from Jan Siegel, Prospero’s Children.
Twelve years have passed since the traumatic events that took place in Prospero’s Children, and it seems that Fern Capel has almost succeeded in putting aside the memory of that magical, terrifying summer, when she fought a witch, fell in love, and made a deal with a demon. More tellingly, she has denied the ancient heritage that will allow her mastery of the Gift.
But the past is about to catch up with her. Fern is soon to marry the academic and media personality, Marcus Greig – some twenty years her senior – and he has decided that they should hold the wedding at the Capels’ summer home in Yarrowdale. When Fern returns to the house with her best friend, Gaynor, ancient forces are awoken once more, and Fern will find that she is once again forced to choose between love and destiny.
The Dragon-Charmer continues the lyrical, richly atmospheric and enthralling tale begun in Prospero’s Children. Spellbinding in its depiction of places both familiar and strange, of characters both magical and sinister, it is classic English fantasy at its finest.
Reviews
‘A piece of pure magic – a charming, eccentric, and powerfully imaginative work of fantasy which will enchant readers for years to come.’
Clive Barker
‘A lyrical, captivating first novel of mermaids, magic, lost worlds and found souls. Once read, this book will not be forgotten’
Terry Brooks
About the author
Jan Siegel has already lived through one lifetime – during which she travelled the world and supported herself through a variety of professions, including that of actress, barmaid, garage hand, laboratory assistant, journalist and model. Her new life is devoted to her writing, but she also finds time to ride, ski and attend the opera.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
In this highly imaginative and darkly charming adult fantasy, the sequel to 2000's Prospero's Children, some dozen years have elapsed since the horrifying events of the earlier novel. Fernanda Capel, now a young woman, is vainly attempting to leave the Gift behind and abandon her heritage of witchcraft. In pursuit of a normal life, she even accepts a marriage proposal from a man she doesn't love. But the supernatural keeps intruding with signs and portents she chooses to ignore. Then the night before her wedding, while driving home from an impromptu bachelorette party, Fern falls into a mysterious coma. She winds up in hospital, but her soul finds itself imprisoned in the roots of a tree in purgatory, where Fern takes the opportunity to learn some strange secrets from her captors. Once soul and body are reunited, she must go to the rescue of her sober, level-headed best friend, Gaynor Mobberly, as well as prevent an ancient terror from being released into the real world. British author Siegel neatly weaves the supernatural into the ordinary, while her supporting characters are a delight: Ragginbone, a centuries-old wizard who appears to be a derelict; invisible Bodachin, a Scottish house goblin; and Moonspittle, who demonstrates what goes on in those curio shops that are never open. Those who like an entertaining escape from reality should be pleased.
