ReviewsPraise for The Black Jewels Trilogy "Mesmerizing...a fascinating, dark world...definitely worth checking out."-- Locus "Lavishly sensual...a richly detailed world."-- Library Journal "A uniquely realized fantasy filled with vibrant colors and rich textures. Ms. Bishop holds us spellbound from the very first page."-- RT Book Reviews "[Anne Bishop's] poignant storytelling skills are surpassed only by her flair for the dramatic and her deft characterization...a talented author."--Affaire de Coeur, Praise for The Black Jewels Trilogy "Mesmerizing...a fascinating, dark world...definitely worth checking out."-- Locus "Lavishly sensual...a richly detailed world."-- Library Journal "A uniquely realized fantasy filled with vibrant colors and rich textures. Ms. Bishop holds us spellbound from the very first page."-- RT Book Reviews "[Anne Bishop's] poignant storytelling skills are surpassed only by her flair for the dramatic and her deft characterization...a talented author."--Affaire de Coeur
Grade FromTwelfth Grade
SynopsisFrom the New York Times bestselling author of the Novels of the Others comes the award-winning Black Jewels trilogy-- Daughter of the Blood , Heir to the Shadows , and Queen of the Darkness --together in one volume for the first time Anne Bishop's critically-acclaimed Black Jewels Trilogy is the saga of one young woman's destiny played out against the backdrop of three powerful realms... Seven hundred years ago, a Black Widow witch saw an ancient prophecy come to life in her web of dreams and visions. Now the Dark Kingdom readies itself for the arrival of its Queen, a Witch who will wield more power than even the High Lord of Hell himself. But she is still young, still open to influence--and corruption. Whoever controls the Queen controls the darkness. Three men--sworn enemies--know this. And they know the power that hides behind the blue eyes of an innocent young girl. And so begins a ruthless game of politics and intrigue, magic and betrayal, where the weapons are hate and love--and the prize could be terrible beyond imagining... Includes an Introduction by Anne Bishop, From the New York Times bestselling author of the Novels of the Others comes the award-winning Black Jewels trilogy-- Daughter of the Blood , Heir to the Shadows , and Queen of the Darkness --together in one volume for the first time! Anne Bishop's critically-acclaimed Black Jewels Trilogy is the saga of one young woman's destiny played out against the backdrop of three powerful realms... Seven hundred years ago, a Black Widow witch saw an ancient prophecy come to life in her web of dreams and visions. Now the Dark Kingdom readies itself for the arrival of its Queen, a Witch who will wield more power than even the High Lord of Hell himself. But she is still young, still open to influence--and corruption. Whoever controls the Queen controls the darkness. Three men--sworn enemies--know this. And they know the power that hides behind the blue eyes of an innocent young girl. And so begins a ruthless game of politics and intrigue, magic and betrayal, where the weapons are hate and love--and the prize could be terrible beyond imagining... Includes an Introduction by Anne Bishop
LC Classification NumberPS3552.I7594B57 2003