The Gilded Chain:: A Tale of the King's Blades (Tales of the King's Blades Series)
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| Rating | : | 4.85 (724 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0380791269 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 432 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-08-25 |
| Language | : | English |
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Simply put Wow! The Gilded Chain by Dave Duncan is part of a series of stand alone novels titled A Tale of the King's Blades. From what I understand they can be read in any order, but there was a certain order I was recommended reading them and this one was first. The next is Lord of the Firelands and then Sky of . Didn't Finish the Book While some of other Duncan's series took a while to hook me and I was used to the detailed way the stories developed in his other work, I couldn't get into this one. I had no problem putting this book down. In fact, I haven't picked it up since- a bad sign from a bibliophile like myself. I may fini. ealovitt said A tale of the King�s Blades. Dave Duncan is fine author and I very much enjoyed his tetrology, "A Man of his Word." "The Gilded Chain" is part of the "King's Blades" series, but can be read as a stand-alone fantasy.It is based on the interesting premise: a sorcerous ritual of a sword through the heart binds each warrior to his
Yet Destiny has many strange and inscrutable plans for the young knight—for a mission, a contest, and, perhaps, a treasure await him in a faraway land. Yet Destiny has many strange and inscrutable plans for the young knight—for a mission, a contest, and, perhaps, a treasure await him in a faraway land. As unwanted and rebellious boys, they find refuge in Ironhall.Years later they emerge as the finest swordsmen in the realm—A magical ritual of a sword through the heart binds each to his ward—if not the king himself, then to whomever else the monarch designates—with absolute loyalty. And the greatest Blade of them all was—and is—Sir Durendal.But a lifelong dream of protcting his beloved liege from enemies, traitors, and monsters is dashed to bits when Durendal is bonded till death to an effete noble fop at h
Well, with Dave Duncan's The Gilded Chain, no apologies are necessary. Swords-and-sorcery fans aren't always proud. At times, they're left feeling a little embarrassed when they get a fix for their "pulp" addiction, maybe even sheepishly admitting that the genre isn't always that sophisticated. The Gilded Chain satisfies all the usual cravings, while still managing to be both original and thought-provoking. An inventive, intelligent exploration of duty and honor, and just a corking good adventure besides, The Gilded Chain is swords-and-sorcery at its best. This quest fuels the plot for the remainder of the book, which is nearly impossible