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"Abramm, the fifth son of the king of Kiriath, is kidnapped by his brother and sold into slavery where he is forced to fight as a gladiator. Having become the best of the best, he regains his freedom and returns to Kiriath to claim the crown.
His younger brother Gillard, who is now the king, is of course unwilling to give up the throne, even after the Council of Lords decides to give it to Abramm. Gillard gathers support and starts a war. Gillard is not the only one who hates Abramm; Abramm's old enemy, a religious leader of the “holy brotherhood” of Mataio, has vowed to destroy him as well.
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Laura Southcombe, Resident Karen Hancock Scholar
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Bethany House, August 2004, 12.99. 400 pp.
ISBN 0764227955
After renouncing the Holy Brotherhood of the Matis, Abramm the Prince of Kiraith was sold into slavery by his brother Gillard who wanted the throne for himself. At Abramm's lowest point he reached out to the god Eidon who accepted him as one of his own. He proudly wears the shield that every true believer of Eidon has. It has been six long years since he has been to Kiraith but he returns to take the crown he never wanted because Gillard is leading his country to ruin. His return is a dramatic one as he kills a spawn in a ferocious sea battle with the help of the Light of Eidon.
He openly challenges the council for the throne, not showing them he wears the shield of Eidon. The members of the council are so impressed by the man he has become that he becomes the ruler of Kiraith leaving Gillard aonly the heir-apparent. He knows war is coming from many kingdoms who think Kiraith is weak and open for a takeover but before he can deal with that problem, he must come to terms with his younger brother Gillard who would rather plunge the country into civil war than see his brother rule. Abramm must battle religious fanatics, creatures of the shadow and the duplicity of some men if he wants to keep the kingship.
Harriet Klausner
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Harriet Klausner, Resident Karen Hancock Scholar
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Plot
Composition of Book Descript. of chases or violence - 15% planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 25% Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 35% Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 25%
Tone of book
- sensitive (sigh....)
- suspenseful (sophisticated fear)
FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION?
- fantasy world/fantasy past
Political power play
Yes
Political plotlets
- factions fight within govt for control
Is this an adult or child's book?
- Adult or Young Adult Book
Religious overtones?
Yes
Main Character
Identity:
- Male
Profession/status:
- Prince/Nobleman/King
Age:
- 20's-30's
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Strong but gentle sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
- Very much smarter than other characters
Physique
- bulging muscles
- very athletic
Main Adversary
Identity:
- Male
Age:
- 20's-30's
Profession/status:
- Prince/Nobleman/King
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- a moderate amount
- a substantial amount
How sensitive is this character?
- mean, arrogant
Sense of humor
- Cynical sense of humor
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Physique
- bulging muscles
- very athletic
Setting
Earth setting:
- general past
- during "Tolkien" (fairytime) times
Takes place on Earth?
Yes
Style
Person?
- mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death?
- generic/vague references to death/punishment
- moderately detailed references to deaths
How much dialogue?
- significantly more dialog than descript
- roughly even amounts of descript and dialog
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