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EBOOK ISBN: 978-1-587496-01-1
GENRE: Fantasy romance
AUTHOR: Rie Sheridan
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DESCRIPTION: In two weeks apprentice bard, Mordigan Bryre will come of age, and receive his coveted Journeyman's papers. He is gifted with an angel’s voice -- and cursed with a liar’s tongue. A mysterious witch makes him a bargain, if he seeks out the wizard Talthos, he will receive a magical lute that will make him a legend. The catch? If he lies along the way, he will risk losing his golden voice. |
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Dismissed in disgrace from his Guild Hall, what does he have to lose? Princess Allysian has been in love with Mordigan Bryre all her life. How can she let him set off alone? But how can she follow? True love will find a way, and some things are worth any sacrifice. |
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REVIEWS: "While this is mainly a historical story it has strong overtures of fantasy as well, especially when Digan heads off to try to seek his fortune....The character of Digan is interesting because unlike most heroes he really is seriously flawed, with few redeeming features, though the reader learns that his heart is in the right place as the story unfolds....Allysian is a very brave girl given that she is only 15. In these early times she was regarded as a woman. She is determined to fight for her man. Of the two characters I liked her the best....There are quite a number of good secondary characters who each add importance to the storyline....The author has written a good story with a fairly exciting plot and she can really pluck one's heartstrings by making some parts of the tale so sad and yet the reader will feel that there is always a margin of hope even in the tightest spots the hero finds himself in. Some of these spots are very tight indeed!...The story is interesting with the fantasy weaved cleverly into the tale, always seeming believable....I enjoyed the book and can recommend it to the reader as a good way to escape the normal everyday routine!" Reviewed by Mary of A Romance Review, Rating: 4.5 out of 5 "A fun, well told tale that any fan of romance will enjoy. The story is flavored with the once-upon-a-time of the fairy tales of childhood with witches, wizards, and castles, and will remind any reader of those fun reads. I'm happy to recommend this tale to any romantic. Talented author Rie Sheridan weaves a story that will keep you reading and you'll be looking for other books by her." Reviewed by Anne K. Edwards "THE LUTE AND THE LIAR is a fascinating tale reminiscent of Jason's search for the Golden Fleece. Fantastic images of mystical creatures, characters with the ability to change form, and a lovely princess who will do anything to be with the one she loves -- this story has it all. Mordigan matures with each adventure, realizing that lies have no place in his life and honor is all he has left. Lonely and vulnerable, he still has the courage to stick by his convictions, even if it means losing his life. A remarkable heroine, plucky Allysian shows her mettle in her determination to find and save Digan. Rie Sheridan has a rare talent for creating a new world and making it believable while still developing realistic characters. All of the secondary players are essential to the story, but Talthos and Freitanya are the most influential. THE LUTE AND THE LIAR is a thoroughly enjoyable, well-written tale that also sends a message. Don't miss this remarkable novel." Reviewed by Jani Brooks of Romance Reviews Today |
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Excerpt: "Allysian!" Digan yelled, running forward. He skidded to a stop at the lip of a sudden drop. A muddy stream rushed by some three feet below him, almost invisible in the dark. "Allysian! Answer me!" He could not control the tinge of panic in his voice. The water swept by him with terrifying speed, and he could make out only vague dark shapes bobbing in the current. Whether or not the princess was one of them was impossible to tell. "Digan! Help--" The high, thin cry ended in an abrupt watery gurgle, and Mordigan fairly flew down the slippery bank. He slid into the water with a splash, losing his footing and submerging in the icy stream. When he fought his way back to the surface, he thrashed clumsily to stay afloat. Where is she? Oh, great Hathor, where is she? The night was black beneath the roiling storm clouds, and the slashing curtain of rain further obscured his sight. He lost track of which way was the nearer bank. The stream could not be more than ten or twelve feet wide, but he could not get enough purchase on the slick bottom to stand, and he was a poor swimmer at best. "Allysian!" he cried out, fighting to keep his head above the water, "where are you?" His voice cracked in panic. "Here....Digan...I can't--" He dove toward the sound of her voice, and made out the pale gleam of her hair as it sank beneath the raging torrent. By all that's holy, why must I earn only ill fortune? Can I have one bit of good luck? Please, Hathor! He lunged, grabbed a handful of sodden cloak, and hauled upward. Allysian's head broke the surface with a sputtering gasp, and she clung to him like a leech. Her panicked strength shoved him beneath the water without warning, and Digan gulped in a large quantity of filthy water. His lungs were on fire as he fought to get his head above water level. The soggy velvet tunic was like a shirt of chainmail as it soaked up more and more of the stream, and tugged him deeper beneath the surface. He couldn't struggle free of the garment because Allysian's legs were wrapped tightly around his waist, both hands tangled in his hair. |
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Author BIO: Rie has been writing since she first picked up a crayon. She has had short stories published in The Eternal Night, ShadowKeep and Verge ezines, as well as on the EOTU and Planet Relish websites. Two of her stories, “Beauty Within the Briars” and “Home By Sunset” appear in the electronic version of Double Dragon ePress fantasy anthology FROM WITHIN THE MIST, and “Drink My Soul…Please” can be found in Mundania Press’ science fiction/fantasy anthology BEYOND THE MUNDANE: FLIGHTS OF MIND. Her short story anthology RIEVISIONS is available electronically and in paperback from Mundania Press. Her poetry has appeared in the print magazines Mythic Circle and Dreams of Decadence, and in the Electric Wine and ShadowKeep ezines. A children's story was one of 25 chosen from over a thousand entries to be published in the Half-Price Books 1999 "Say Good-Night to Illiteracy" Anthology. Writer’s Exchange Epress plans to release a series of her children’s picture books. Both RIEVISIONS and her poetry collection DANCING ON THE EDGE were finalists in the 2003 EPPIE awards. Her poetry collection STRAYING FROM THE PATH and Young Adult fantasy from LTDBooks, THE RIGHT HAND OF VELACHAZ, were finalists in the 2004 EPPIE awards. |
