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The Phoenix Guards - by Steven Brust (Paperback)

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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.

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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Q: In which literary universe is this book set?

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Q: Who is the protagonist of the story?

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Q: What type of adventure does the book depict?

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Q: What is the main theme of The Phoenix Guards?

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  • A: The main theme revolves around adventure, intrigue, and the quest for heroism in a fantastical setting.

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