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The Gardens of Almhain
by
Laura Mallory (Goodreads Author)
On the peninsula of Calabria, corruption and greed have driven the greatest of its four kingdoms to the verge of political collapse and civil war. The king has been poisoned, hundreds of the crown’s subjects persecuted and killed, and his only daughter gathers allies to fight for the right to be the first unchallenged queen.
Far to the west, across a glistening sea, lies t...more
Far to the west, across a glistening sea, lies t...more
Kindle Edition, 409 pages
Published
July 10th 2012
by Laura Mallory
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I downloaded this when it was free the first time. I really didn't know what to expect, but after reading the first couple chapters I was seriously surprised. This book needs to be published! Strong character development, complicated but riveting plot. I really enjoy books that transport me to another world... but not too far away. The story is timeless, touching, and my favorite part is that it doesn't end on a cliffhanger! It's hard to find books these days (maybe it's just me) that actually t...more
The Gardens of Almhain is a beautiful recreation of struggle and triumph that explores multiple themes and relationships. Mallory weaves themes of humanity, spirituality, interpersonal, political and social mores into the fabric of overlapping plots that erupt into a consummation that taps the very core of human strengths and frailties. Excellent imagery and intriguing characters will draw you in to this intensely compelling tale.
It's a pleasent enough read, but all the characters are one dimensional, the good are good and the bad are bad and the rogue introduced near the beginning is really just misunderstood and loveable and loyal underneath. I'm about 80% through but I don't know if I'll manage to finish as it is sending me to sleep after reading a paragraph or two.
I enjoyed this book greatly. The descriptions sucked me in and if you like fantasy, religion and mythology, put this on your "to read" list. After you've read hundreds of books, it's amazing to see how talented authors can still keep their details fresh and vivid and original, as is the case here.
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My passion is writing about ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances, and about worlds that might have been (or could be) ours but have distinct elements of otherness.
I am currently working on a new project, an urban fantasy novel entitled Wellspring, which will be approximately 87,000 words.
Look for it to be published to Amazon.com in December 2012!
Email the author at lauramallory@gmail.co...more
More about Laura Mallory...
I am currently working on a new project, an urban fantasy novel entitled Wellspring, which will be approximately 87,000 words.
Look for it to be published to Amazon.com in December 2012!
Email the author at lauramallory@gmail.co...more
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