The Veil of a Thousand Tears
Tor, July, 2002.
Hardcover, 672 pages.
ISBN: 0312872364
In The Ring of Five Dragons, Riane, the daughter of the
Kundalan sorceress Giyan, has saved her beloved
homeworld from total destruction. As she lay dying,
she was magically transformed by the addition of the
soul of Annon Ashera, the assassinated (male) V'ornn
leader. Riane is now the Dar Sala-at, the Chosen One
of prophecy who must
search for the Veil of a Thousand Tears in order to
free her mother from possession by the
archdaemon Horolaggia and to stop the daemons
from taking over the planet. She/he sets out on her
quest with several companions. On their travels,
they will encounter incredible challenges, magic,
intrigue, violence and even romance.
The Veil of a Thousand Tears is a vividly imagined, tightly plotted fantasy which showcases the versatile Mr. Van Lustbader's considerable writing talents. The richly imagined world of Kundala is populated by many diverse cultures, each of which is vividly brought to life. The magical system is detailed and intriguing, and the characters are complex and interesting. Eric Van Lustbader has created a compelling world that readers will be sure to want to visit again.
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This review was published in the October - November, 2002 of The Internet Writing Journal.
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