A Man Betrayed: Book 2 of the Book of Words

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At Castle Harvell, demented Prince Kylock grabs the reins of power by murdering his father.Harvell's two young refugess are torn apart by the storms of war: headstrong young Melliandra is captured by brutal slavers and Jack, whose wild power works miracles, falls prey to a smuggler's lying charms and a woman's seductive schemes.Meanwhile, a knight's shattered destiny is about to lead from death-sport pits to the blood-strewn creation of an empire.For more information on this or any other Orbit title, visit the Orbit website at www.orbitbooks.co.uk

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'J. V. Jones is a striking writer...' Robert Jordan 'J. V. Jones is quite a find ...a deliciously intricate tale' Katherine Kurtz 'A storyline featuring the kind of political scheming and intrigue that makes for gripping reading' SFX 'A highly successful, popular fantasy epic (with) a substantial cast and vivid, colourful landscape.' DRAGON MAGAZINE 'J. V. Jones is about to become one of the great fantasy success stories of the 90s.' MYSTERIOUS GALAXY BOOKS

Author Bio

J. V. Jones worked initially for a record label in her native Liverpool, later moving to San Diego, California, where she ran an export business and was marketing director for an interactive software company.