Once Upon A Dreadful Time - Hardcover

McKiernan, Dennis L.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 045146172X ISBN 13: 9780451461728

Publisher: Roc Hardcover, 2007

Synopsis

The vile witch Hradian sets events in motion to free her master, the wizard Orbane, who's been trapped in the Castle of Shadows. But her scheme results in unforeseen consequences-threatening not only the world of Faery but that of mortals as well.

Rising to the challenge, the heroes and heroines of Winterwood, Summerwood, Springwood, and utumnwood join forces to rally humans and Fey alike to a cause that may be lost before it begins.

About this title

About the Author:

Dennis L. McKiernan is the author of many novels, most of them set in the world of Mithgar. He is one of the most prolific and enduring writers of fantasy today. His website is home.att.net/~dlmck.

From Publishers Weekly:

Technically a stand-alone, McKiernan's solid fifth and final Once Upon fantasy (after 2006's Once Upon a Spring Morn) focuses on the battle to keep the dreadful witch Hradian and scheming wizard Orbane from despoiling Winterwood, Springwood, Summerwood, Autumnwood and the River of Time itself. After King Valeray and Queen Saissa's children and their consorts destroy Hradian's three wicked sisters and take possession of the seasonal lands, Hradian becomes determined to exact revenge. Toward this end, she decides to free the wizard Orbane, whose evil machinations soon exceed even Hradian's foul desires. Fey allies and the enigmatic guidance of the Fates are required to counter Orbane, and success is far from assured. Series fans should be satisfied, though some may be disappointed that this one is more about war than romance and that background information, presumably for the benefit of newcomers, slows the plot in places. (Oct.)
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About this edition

• Publisher: Roc Hardcover
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 045146172X
• ISBN 13: 9780451461728
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 416