The One Kingdom: Book One of the Swans' War Trilogy
By (Author) Sean Russell
Little, Brown Book Group
Orbit
3rd June 2002
United Kingdom
Paperback
720
Width 108mm, Height 178mm
From their home in the Vale of Lakes, a group of young traders embark on a quest to make their fortune. Carrying a cargo of ancient artefacts, their journey along the River Wynnd will take them into a world both strange and terrifying. They will meet extraordinary people, witness unforgettable events and discover something that will change their lives for ever.
For the world is a far more complex place than the adventurers could have imagined. In the aftermath of a terrible war, political upheaval and family rivalries threaten to plunge the land into a new dark age. The past, it seems, is far from forgotten. And the consequences of that long-ago war are by no means played out.Look out for more information about this book and others on the Orbit website at www.orbitbooks.co.uk'A master of intelligent fantasy - subtle, well-crafted and gripping.' STEPHEN DONALDSON 'Magic and mystery blend in abundance with an intricate cast of characters. An engrossing read.' ROBIN HOBB 'A perfectly plotted, beautifully written fantasy' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY 'This book is the beginning of something big, something very big' DIVERSEBOOKS.COM
Sean Russell was born in Toronto, Canada in 1952, and now lives in Vancouver. He has written a number of acclaimed fantasy novels, but THE ONE KINGDOM is his first UK publication.