Time of Contempt: Witcher 2 – Now a major Netflix show - Couverture souple

Sapkowski, Andrzej

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0575090944 ISBN 13 : 9780575090941

Editeur : Gollancz, 2014

Synopsis

Geralt the Witcher has fought monsters and demons across the land, but even he may not be prepared for what is happening to his world. The kings and armies are manoeuvring for position, each fearing invasion from across the river, each fearing their neighbours more. Intrigue, dissent and rebellion are on all sides. The Elves and other non-humans are still suffering under decades of repression, and growing numbers join the commando units hidden deep in the forest, striking at will and then dissolving into the trees. The Magicians are fighting amongst themselves, some in the pay of the kings, some sympathetic to the elves. And against this backdrop of fear and contempt Geralt and his lover Yennefer must protect Ciri, orphaned heir and sought by all sides. For the prophecy rests on her, and whether she lives or dies she has the power to save the world - or perhaps end it.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

The New York Times bestselling series that inspired the international hit video game: The Witcher
Geralt is a witcher: guardian of the innocent; protector of those in need; a defender, in dark times, against some of the most frightening creatures of myth and legend. His task, now, is to protect Ciri. A child of prophecy, she will have the power to change the world for good or for ill -- but only if she lives to use it.
A coup threatens the Wizard's Guild. War breaks out across the lands. A serious injury leaves Geralt fighting for his life... ... and Ciri, in whose hands the world's fate rests, has vanished...
The Witcher returns in this sequel to Blood of Elves.
The Witcher series The Last Wish The Sword of Destiny Blood of Elves The Time of Contempt Baptism of Fire
The Malady and Other Stories: An Andrzej Sapkowski Sampler (e-only)

Quatrième de couverture :

'Like a complicated magic spell, a Sapkowski novel is a hodge podge of fantasy, intellectual discourse and dry humour. Recommended' TIME

Ciri is the child of prophesy, foretold to have the power to change the world, for good or for evil. And she's finally on her way to the magical college on Thanedd Island learn how to master her powers.

Accompanied by the powerful enchantress Yennefer the journey should be a simple one, but they receive word that they are being followed and shortly afterwards Ciri is mistaken for a student and arrested. Separated from Yennefer and thrown on her own resources, Ciri turns to Geralt, a powerful Witcher, for aid . . . and takes the first steps along a path which will lead to revolution . . .

'A great read' (Waterstones.com), from the winner of the first ever David Gemmell Legend Award.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Gollancz
• Date d'édition: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0575090944
• ISBN 13: 9780575090941
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 352