Phoenix and Ashes (Elemental Masters, Book 3) - Hardcover

Lackey, Mercedes

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0756401615 ISBN 13: 9780756401610

Publisher: DAW, 2004

Synopsis

Following her acclaimed novels The Serpent's Shadow and The Gates of Sleep, Mercedes Lackey reinvents a classic fairy tale-and gives it a new twist. In a dark and atmospheric retelling of Cinderella, she sets her story in London during the first World War.

About this title

About the Author:

Mercedes Lackey is a full-time writer and has published numerous novels and works of short fiction, including the best-selling Heralds Of Valdemar series. She is also a professional lyricist and a licensed wild bird rehabilitator. She lives in Oklahoma with her husband, artist Larry Dixon, and their flock of parrots. She can be found at mercedeslackey.com.

Review:

"With colorful characters, Lackey makes her variation of the Sleeping Beauty story great fun to read."—Booklist

"[Lackey] turns her hand to historical fantasy in this intriguing and compelling re-creation of England in the waning days of its imperial glory."—Library Journal

"Beautiful phrasing and a thorough grounding in the dress, mannerisms and history of the period help move the story along gracefully...fully fleshed out and credible.  This is a wonderful example of a new look at an old theme."—Publishers Weekly

About this edition

• Publisher: DAW
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0756401615
• ISBN 13: 9780756401610
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 416