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The Phoenix Guards - by Steven Brust (Paperback)

Name: The Phoenix Guards - by Steven Brust (Paperback)
Brand: Orb Books
SKU: 90815920
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Set in the same world as Stephen Brust's beloved Vlad Taltos books, The Phoenix Guards is a fantasy rewrite of The Three Musketeers--a swashbuckling tale of adventure.
About the Author: STEVEN BRUST is the New York Times bestselling author of Dzur, Issola, Dragon, Jhegaala, and many others.
352 Pages
Fiction + Literature Genres, Fantasy
Series Name: Phoenix Guards

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About the Book

Khaavren of the House of Tiassa arrives in the heart of the Draegaran Empire with only his good breeding and his "tolerable" swordsmanship to protect. But when he joins the rambunctious Phoenix Guards, he and his rowdy comrades must save the Empire from collapse . . . and invasion.

Book Synopsis

Set in the same world as Stephen Brust's beloved Vlad Taltos books, The Phoenix Guards is a fantasy rewrite of The Three Musketeers--a swashbuckling tale of adventure.

A thousand years before the birth of Vlad Taltos, the Dragaeran Empire is a hotbed of intrigue, sorcery, intrigue, wild adventure, and intrigue. For those who would be heroes, it is a delightful time to be alive--and an easy place to die.

Khaavren of the House of Tiassa is a son of landless nobility, possessor of a good sword and "tolerably well-acquainted with its use." Along with three loyal friends, he enthusiastically seeks out danger and excitement. But in a realm renowned for repartee and betrayals, where power is as mutable as magic, a young man like Khaavren, newly come from the countryside, had best be wary. His life depends on it. And so does the future of Draegara.

The Khaavren Romances, set in the world of Vlad Taltos's Dragaera:
1. The Phoenix Guards
2. Five Hundred Years After
3. The Paths of the Dead (The Viscount of Adrilankha, Vol. 1)
4. The Lord of Castle Black (The Viscount of Adrilankha, Vol. 2)
5. Sethra Lavode (The Viscount of Adrilankha, Vol. 3)
The Baron of Magister Valley [standalone]

Review Quotes

"Delightful, exciting, and sometimes brilliant, Steven Brust is the latest in a line of great Hungarian writers, which (I have no doubt) includes Alexandre Dumas, C. S. Forester, Mark Twain, and the author of the juiciest bits of the Old Testament." --Neil Gaiman

"Steven Brust might just be America's best fantasy writer." --Tad Williams

"Watch Steven Brust. He's good. He moves fast. He surprises you. Watching him untangle the diverse threads of intrigue, honor, character and mayhem from amid the gears of a world as intricately constructed as a Swiss watch is a rare pleasure." --Roger Zelazny

About the Author

STEVEN BRUST is the New York Times bestselling author of Dzur, Issola, Dragon, Jhegaala, and many others. A native of Minneapolis, he currently lives in Las Vegas.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 9.16 Inches (H) x 6.28 Inches (W) x .93 Inches (D)

Weight: .9 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 352

Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres

Sub-Genre: Fantasy

Series Title: Phoenix Guards

Publisher: Orb Books

Theme: Epic

Format: Paperback

Author: Steven Brust

Language: English

Street Date: October 14, 2008

TCIN: 90815920

UPC: 9780765319654

Item Number (DPCI): 247-46-9762

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.93 inches length x 6.28 inches width x 9.16 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 0.9 pounds

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Q: What is the writing style of this book?

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A: The Phoenix Guards features swashbuckling adventure with elements of humor, intrigue, and witty repartee.
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Q: Which series does this book belong to?

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A: This book is part of the Khaavren Romances series, set in the same world as the Vlad Taltos books.
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Q: What themes are explored in The Phoenix Guards?

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A: Themes in the book include adventure, power dynamics, friendship, and the consequences of ambition.
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Q: What is the main plot of The Phoenix Guards?

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A: The Phoenix Guards follows Khaavren and his friends as they navigate intrigue and danger to save the Dragaeran Empire from collapse.
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