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River of stars guy gavriel kay6/21/2023 ![]() But the majority of his other books transcend categorization. His first trilogy, The Fionavar Tapestry, does fit solidly into the fantasy section of bookstores. ![]() He’s often underestimated in serious literary circles because he chooses to combine history with fantasy. The political figures of the plot scheme and contrive over real assassination attempts, and Kay’s portrait of court intrigue and the strings the plotting prime ministers pull to orchestrate events is a marvel of craftsmanship.įor readers unfamiliar with Kay, he is a Toronto writer - one of Canada’s best. ![]() River of Stars, Kay’s latest epic, is a captivating and beautiful story of an empire on the verge of destruction. In an era of political cynicism fuelled by attack ads and character assassination as currency, it’s a relief to escape into a Guy Gavriel Kay novel and be reminded of the values of honour, valour and sacrifice for one’s country. ![]()
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