Kushiel's Chosen
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In the sequel to Kushiel's Dart, PhFdre n= Delaunay, now ruler of her people, faces new challenges, including court intrigues, factions out to remove her from her throne, the return of the ruthless Melisande Sharizai, and a horrific conspiracy that could destroy all humankind. Reprint.
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3 primary books4 released books#2 in Phèdre's Trilogy
Phèdre's Trilogy is a 4-book series with 3 primary works first released in 2001 with contributions by Jacqueline Carey.
Series
9 primary books10 released books#2 in Kushiel's Universe
Kushiel's Universe is a 10-book series with 9 primary works first released in 2001 with contributions by Jacqueline Carey.
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6 primary books7 released books#2 in Kushiel's Legacy
Kushiel's Legacy is a 7-book series with 6 primary works first released in 2001 with contributions by Jacqueline Carey.
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Ph??dre and Joscelin, heroes of the realm, are living happily in Montr??ve until Ph??dre receives a package from the traitor Melisande. Obsessed with this clue to Melisande???s whereabouts, and pricked by Kushiel???s Dart, Ph??dre decides to return to her role as kinky courtesan and spy. As expected, this decision hurts Joscelin deeply and his reaction ??? to protect and serve, but to back off emotionally ??? sets the tone for the rest of the novel.
As Ph??dre hunts for Melisande, we get to explore more of Jacqueline Carey???s alternate Europe, including her versions of Venice and Crete. We also spend time aboard a pirate ship and in the pirates??? island hide-out. My favorite geographical feature, though, is the island prison of La Dolorosa, where the most intense and exciting scenes in Kushiel???s Chosen occur.
As for the plot, the political intrigue ... Read More: http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/kushiels-chosen-2/
Treachery, political intrigue, betrayal, treason, war, with some love, S&M sex, and pirates too!
I'm pleasantly surprised this second book in the series is as good as the first. I'm looking forward to the next one.
