Description
"Williams knows exactly what to do with Quillifer, and it's hugely entertaining." -Locus
"Walter Jon Williams is always fun, but this may be his best yet, a delight from start to finish, witty, colorful, exciting and amusing by turns, exquisitely written." -George R. R. Martin
"Chock full of derring-do, blood and thunder, swashbuckling, and other good stuff evocative of Rafael Sabatini, Sir Walter Scott, and the penny-bloods." -Paul Di Filippo, author of The Big Get-Even
Quillifer-now a member of the nobility-finds himself further immersed in court politics as the outcast princess Floria is suddenly in a position of power with a rebellion stoked by a certain brilliant tactician, in this thrilling sequel to Quillifer.
Rogue. Joker. Lover. Reluctant conspirator.
The ambitious young Quillifer was been knighted for services to the crown, but was then banished from court by a queen who finds him obnoxious. Now, after a two-year voyage to improve his fortunes, Quillifer returns to court and is plunged immediately into a maelstrom of intrigue that triggers duels, plots, amours, and rollicking adventure. Bounding back and forth from the high councils of state to the warm bed of his mistress, Quillifer must exert every ounce of seductive charm and low cunning in order to survive.
Queen Berlauda's foreign husband brings war in his wake, along with a clutch of officials who enforce the royal will with violence, torture, and judicial murder. A dragon menaces the realm, and political conspiracy threatens the life of Quillifer's young patroness, Princess Floria. It's the traditional job of a knight to fight dragons and rescue princesses, but Quillifer is hardly a traditional knight, and he brings to the job an array of unorthodox skills that dazzles his swarm of rivals, seduces their wives, and threatens the realm.
But there's a greater menace to Quillifer than deadly political intrigue, for once again he finds himself hunted by the cruel, beautiful, and vengeful goddess Orlanda.
About the Author
Walter Jon Williams is the author of thirty volumes of fiction, in addition to works in film, television, comics, and the gaming field. Williams has appeared on the bestseller lists of The Times and The New York Times. He is a world traveler, scuba diver, and a black belt in Kenpo Karate. He has twice been awarded the Nebula Award.
Reviews
"Williams excels at setting up conflicts and other entanglements, skillfully maneuvering Quillifer across the landscape and into increasingly engrossing situations." * Publishers Weekly *
"Thoroughly enjoyable..." * LOCUS *
"Few entries in the genre are as equally well-imagined and cheeky as this..." * BarnesandNoble.com *
"Interstellar adventure has a nwe king, and his name is Walter Jon Williams."-GEORGE R.R. MARTIN, author of A Song of Ice and Fire, on Investments -- GEORGE R.R. MARTIN, author of A Song of Ice and Fire, on Investments
Book Information
ISBN 9781481490016
Author Walter Jon Williams
Format Paperback
Page Count 544
Imprint Simon & Schuster
Publisher Simon & Schuster
Series Quillifer
Weight(grams) 650g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 30mm
"Walter Jon Williams is always fun, but this may be his best yet, a delight from start to finish, witty, colorful, exciting and amusing by turns, exquisitely written." -George R. R. Martin
"Chock full of derring-do, blood and thunder, swashbuckling, and other good stuff evocative of Rafael Sabatini, Sir Walter Scott, and the penny-bloods." -Paul Di Filippo, author of The Big Get-Even
Quillifer-now a member of the nobility-finds himself further immersed in court politics as the outcast princess Floria is suddenly in a position of power with a rebellion stoked by a certain brilliant tactician, in this thrilling sequel to Quillifer.
Rogue. Joker. Lover. Reluctant conspirator.
The ambitious young Quillifer was been knighted for services to the crown, but was then banished from court by a queen who finds him obnoxious. Now, after a two-year voyage to improve his fortunes, Quillifer returns to court and is plunged immediately into a maelstrom of intrigue that triggers duels, plots, amours, and rollicking adventure. Bounding back and forth from the high councils of state to the warm bed of his mistress, Quillifer must exert every ounce of seductive charm and low cunning in order to survive.
Queen Berlauda's foreign husband brings war in his wake, along with a clutch of officials who enforce the royal will with violence, torture, and judicial murder. A dragon menaces the realm, and political conspiracy threatens the life of Quillifer's young patroness, Princess Floria. It's the traditional job of a knight to fight dragons and rescue princesses, but Quillifer is hardly a traditional knight, and he brings to the job an array of unorthodox skills that dazzles his swarm of rivals, seduces their wives, and threatens the realm.
But there's a greater menace to Quillifer than deadly political intrigue, for once again he finds himself hunted by the cruel, beautiful, and vengeful goddess Orlanda.
About the Author
Walter Jon Williams is the author of thirty volumes of fiction, in addition to works in film, television, comics, and the gaming field. Williams has appeared on the bestseller lists of The Times and The New York Times. He is a world traveler, scuba diver, and a black belt in Kenpo Karate. He has twice been awarded the Nebula Award.
Reviews
"Williams excels at setting up conflicts and other entanglements, skillfully maneuvering Quillifer across the landscape and into increasingly engrossing situations." * Publishers Weekly *
"Thoroughly enjoyable..." * LOCUS *
"Few entries in the genre are as equally well-imagined and cheeky as this..." * BarnesandNoble.com *
"Interstellar adventure has a nwe king, and his name is Walter Jon Williams."-GEORGE R.R. MARTIN, author of A Song of Ice and Fire, on Investments -- GEORGE R.R. MARTIN, author of A Song of Ice and Fire, on Investments
Book Information
ISBN 9781481490016
Author Walter Jon Williams
Format Paperback
Page Count 544
Imprint Simon & Schuster
Publisher Simon & Schuster
Series Quillifer
Weight(grams) 650g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 30mm
