The Curse of Challion- Lois McMaster Bujold
General Information
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Title: The Curse of Challion
Author: Lois McMaster Bujold
Read By: Lloyd James
Copyright: 2001
Genre: Fantasy
Publisher: Blackstone Audio
Series Name: World of the Five Gods
Position in Series: 01
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Book Description
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In The Curse of Chalion Lois McMaster Bujold abandons her usual military
space-opera for good reason; this is an emotionally powerful, inventively
plotted novel which needs to be fantasy to work. Cazaril, betrayed by
his enemies into a crippling two years in the galleys, returns to court
a physical and emotional wreck: appointed secretary-tutor to the young
princess Iselle, he finds himself in direct opposition to his powerful
betrayers. His preparedness to make the ultimate sacrifice and save
Iselle from an unwanted marriage to one of them by a death spell that
will kill him also has unforeseen results; he learns the hard way that
the gods have plans for him, ingenious and mischievous plans.
Bujold does charm very well–we share Cazaril’s sheer joy at mentoring
the bright snippy Iselle–and she is also good at physical and emotional
pain–Cazaril’s sense of himself as broken and worn-out is entirely
convincing. This is also a fantasy which includes some inventive thinking
about the nature of gods and the consequences of curses; there is a
nasty-minded logic to almost everything that happens here. Bujold’s
fans will read it without recommendation; many readers who have resisted
the Vorkosigan books will find this an attractive and intelligent fantasy.
Adult/High School-Iselle, the royesse (princess) of Chalion, and her
lady-in-waiting, Bertriz, need a new tutor. Cazaril, the man chosen
for the job, has been scarred, physically and mentally, from secret
betrayals by the very people who now rule Chalion through Iselle’s uncle,
and who seek to control her younger brother, the heir, as well. To rescue
the royesse, and save Chalion, Cazaril must play matchmaker between
Iselle and the prince of another realm, fight off assassins, lift a
century-old curse, and risk everything-learning not to run from his
own love for Bertriz-along the way. Bujold weaves a convincing and captivating
fantasy world, well researched, with magic that works and gods that
live without destroying the balance of this medieval society. Cazaril’s
life is rich with detail, and plays a part in the conclusion. The villains
are believably motivated. The young heroines are deeply sympathetic
characters as well. Readers will find themselves rooting for the good
guys, while still uncertain that all can end without at least one of
them suffering a dire fate. A finely balanced mixture of adventure,
swordplay, court intrigue, romance, magic, and religion makes this book
a delightful read.
Betrayed by an unknown enemy into slavery, former soldier and courtier
Lupe dy Cazaril escapes his bondage and returns to the royal household
he once served. Entrusted with the teaching of the sister to the heir
to the throne of Chalion, Cazaril finds himself drawn into a tangled
web of politics and dark magic as he battles a curse that threatens
the lives and souls of a family he has come to love. The author of the
"Vorkosigan" series of dynastic sf turns her hand as competently and
engagingly to the fantasy genre in a tale of quiet heroism and self-sacrifice.
Compelling characters and richly detailed world building make this a
strong addition to fantasy collections.
Robert Jordan, New York Times best selling author of The Wheel of Time
Series
"Fresh, intriguing, and as always from Lois McMaster Bujold, superb."—
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