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Ithria #5
Taroniah at Peace
The war might be over, but for Taroniah there are repercussions, not the least being her natural father's anger at her unapproved marriage. In a fit of rage, he cuts her off financially. Taroniah is furious when the King of Penhampia tries to sideline her at the peace negotiations, the peace she brought about. She decides to return to Alcitran to study magic, but not before sneaking into Marland with just Kauriga and the faithful Rengard to see her adoptive parents. Her small party head to Alcitran via Wendover so Taroniah can check in with Hundig on their coach-building business. Thankfully she discovers it is doing very well, and while there, she magics some of the leaf springs to keep production going. Next stop, Alcitran, to live the quiet life of a magical scholar. Although things don't quite work out that way, with visits from the Assassins Guild, the local Royalty, and even an old friend on top of her ever-increasing workload. So much for the quiet life!
- GenresFantasy
366 pages, Paperback
Published May 1, 2023
About the author
Peter Rhodan
38 books71 followersI grew up in Sydney Australia but have lived on the Gold Coast, Australia for over thirty years. I have been many things over my life, courier driver, retail sales assistant, casino croupier, small business owner, a bankrupt former small business owner, a graphic designer, poker tournament operator and most recently an Uber driver.
I have a marvellous wife and two great kids (both adults now) plus a border collie cross dog who thinks she's a human.
I have always liked science fiction books, especially gung-ho space opera, time travel and alternate history genres. The first fiction book I read that I liked was Eagle of the Ninth and fist Science Fiction book I read and liked was Foundation by Asimov.
My favourite authors, at the moment, are David Weber, Lois McMaster Bujold, Christopher Nuttall and Pam Uphoff. Weber writes the best space opera while Bujold is simply the best writer and Miles Vorkisgan an amazing character. Chris Nuttall rarely writes anything that is only so-so and his Schooled in Magic books are the best magic school series I have read so far. Pam Uphoff writes primarily a cross dimensional series called the Wine of the Gods with the Directorate stories offshoot. These are delightful, entertaining and often thought provoking books that I love.
Chris Nuttall and Pam Uphoff inspired me to "have a go mate" and so I have.
My first novel is On the Rocks, the first story of Arturo Sandus (Sanders) and his adventures as a Space Ship captain marooned on a primitive swords and sandals era planet. Sort of...
I have a marvellous wife and two great kids (both adults now) plus a border collie cross dog who thinks she's a human.
I have always liked science fiction books, especially gung-ho space opera, time travel and alternate history genres. The first fiction book I read that I liked was Eagle of the Ninth and fist Science Fiction book I read and liked was Foundation by Asimov.
My favourite authors, at the moment, are David Weber, Lois McMaster Bujold, Christopher Nuttall and Pam Uphoff. Weber writes the best space opera while Bujold is simply the best writer and Miles Vorkisgan an amazing character. Chris Nuttall rarely writes anything that is only so-so and his Schooled in Magic books are the best magic school series I have read so far. Pam Uphoff writes primarily a cross dimensional series called the Wine of the Gods with the Directorate stories offshoot. These are delightful, entertaining and often thought provoking books that I love.
Chris Nuttall and Pam Uphoff inspired me to "have a go mate" and so I have.
My first novel is On the Rocks, the first story of Arturo Sandus (Sanders) and his adventures as a Space Ship captain marooned on a primitive swords and sandals era planet. Sort of...
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May 31, 2024
Quite good.
June 22, 2023
meh. worst of the group.
I’ve been fairly invested in the Taroniah series, though it gets tedious and repetitive at times. This one, however, was just a drag. Constantly rehashing the same thing over and over and over without advancing the plot much. Then to suddenly end on a cliffhanger? Poor form.
I’ve been fairly invested in the Taroniah series, though it gets tedious and repetitive at times. This one, however, was just a drag. Constantly rehashing the same thing over and over and over without advancing the plot much. Then to suddenly end on a cliffhanger? Poor form.
November 20, 2023
An intermission, I hope.
I have thoroughly enjoyed the story of Taroniah. However, I caught myself skimming through much of “Taroniah at Peace”. A more fitting title would be “Taroniah at Rest” because nothing happened for a huge part of the book. Hoping for a return to action in the next book…
I have thoroughly enjoyed the story of Taroniah. However, I caught myself skimming through much of “Taroniah at Peace”. A more fitting title would be “Taroniah at Rest” because nothing happened for a huge part of the book. Hoping for a return to action in the next book…
August 21, 2024
ZzZzz
Drones on a lot. I shouldn't complain it's a slice of life book but it was 90% life 10% slice. Really drones on in the middle.
Drones on a lot. I shouldn't complain it's a slice of life book but it was 90% life 10% slice. Really drones on in the middle.
May 12, 2023
Mr. Rhodan is not a novelist...
rather, he is a storyteller. An excellent storyteller at that! If you begin reading this series with the expectation of a fancy novel, you will likely be disappointed. But read each paragraph carefully, let his words spark your imagination, and immerse yourself into his fantasy world. It is like no other.
Set a couple hundred years after a Great War, the people are no longer "post-apocalyptic", but are rebuilding their civilization as best they can. Much technology has been lost, both magical and mundane. Our Hera, Teroniah, is helping to remember/ reinvent some lost magical techniques. She is the "natural" first-born child of a king (ie: a bastard) and has extensive training in politics, history, magic, and most of the education that she needs in order to rule. She lacks the ambition to seize the throne, however. Her half-brother is the crown prince, and they both prefer it that way.
She was married to her guard, a minor noble, in the last book and also won a war that could have devastated the local people by the simple expedient of killing the leaders of the opponent's army, then the king behind it all.
Teroniah also managed to become the Knight of the Mother Goddess, Emeliar. Yes, that is "Knight" with a capital K, as in an actual title. Nobody remembers just what that job entails, but so far it has meant calling on her Goddess to: increase Her worship in places where it was sparse, bless a marriage (her foster brother's), and turn 6 assassins to stone. There is more, as it seems that Emiliar is done being ignored.
This has been a fun book, and I intend to begin again from book one as soon as we get a date for the next book.
Heads up: there is a cliffhanger at the end, but it's more to set the stage for the next book than anything else. The (new) events were hinted at from the beginning of this series and are heartbreaking as well as being a political nightmare. The results are explosive, with the potential to ignite the world in an unwinnable war.
9/10 Unicorns! Excellent world-building, awesome character development, great editing, and a unique method of spellcasting. (I refer you to David Eddings' musings on this topic for more info, in the event you are interested, which may be found at the back of one of his first books.) NO TYPOS ANYWHERE!!!
Enjoyable as a library book, on KU, or to purchase as an e-book or paperback. Just a very good story!
rather, he is a storyteller. An excellent storyteller at that! If you begin reading this series with the expectation of a fancy novel, you will likely be disappointed. But read each paragraph carefully, let his words spark your imagination, and immerse yourself into his fantasy world. It is like no other.
Set a couple hundred years after a Great War, the people are no longer "post-apocalyptic", but are rebuilding their civilization as best they can. Much technology has been lost, both magical and mundane. Our Hera, Teroniah, is helping to remember/ reinvent some lost magical techniques. She is the "natural" first-born child of a king (ie: a bastard) and has extensive training in politics, history, magic, and most of the education that she needs in order to rule. She lacks the ambition to seize the throne, however. Her half-brother is the crown prince, and they both prefer it that way.
She was married to her guard, a minor noble, in the last book and also won a war that could have devastated the local people by the simple expedient of killing the leaders of the opponent's army, then the king behind it all.
Teroniah also managed to become the Knight of the Mother Goddess, Emeliar. Yes, that is "Knight" with a capital K, as in an actual title. Nobody remembers just what that job entails, but so far it has meant calling on her Goddess to: increase Her worship in places where it was sparse, bless a marriage (her foster brother's), and turn 6 assassins to stone. There is more, as it seems that Emiliar is done being ignored.
This has been a fun book, and I intend to begin again from book one as soon as we get a date for the next book.
Heads up: there is a cliffhanger at the end, but it's more to set the stage for the next book than anything else. The (new) events were hinted at from the beginning of this series and are heartbreaking as well as being a political nightmare. The results are explosive, with the potential to ignite the world in an unwinnable war.
9/10 Unicorns! Excellent world-building, awesome character development, great editing, and a unique method of spellcasting. (I refer you to David Eddings' musings on this topic for more info, in the event you are interested, which may be found at the back of one of his first books.) NO TYPOS ANYWHERE!!!
Enjoyable as a library book, on KU, or to purchase as an e-book or paperback. Just a very good story!
March 20, 2025
The third installment of the entertaining and addictive series about Taroniah of Marland has her getting back to Alcitran to hopefully a quiet life out of the way of politics and royal courts, at least after helping negotiate the peace agreement and making it clear to all that only a reasonable peace has a chance of enduring and since she was the one winning the war, a reasonable peace it must be...
Practical magic, developing spells and a few businesses, as well as the realities of the day to day working life, keep Taroniah and her husband quite busy until someone tries to assassinate her again, though this time it is quite serious and ends in tragedy, so Taroniah is quite upset and decides it is time to end the threat once and for all. But that is only the start of course and so it goes with the series still fresh and addictive.
Practical magic, developing spells and a few businesses, as well as the realities of the day to day working life, keep Taroniah and her husband quite busy until someone tries to assassinate her again, though this time it is quite serious and ends in tragedy, so Taroniah is quite upset and decides it is time to end the threat once and for all. But that is only the start of course and so it goes with the series still fresh and addictive.
May 5, 2024
A good outline, could be great with more work
Most of the story the reader is told what happens and doesn't actually get to experience much at all. Also, a lot of things are mentioned about having happened in the past to justify a current action, but are never mentioned again. This is fine in the outline or early draft stage, as these outlines can be written as scenes and placed appropriately in the story.
Another thing that is frustrating is that most characters just feel like set dressing and have no real purpose. It's not as bad as in previous books where the main character did absolutely everything by herself. But the main character and the few other developed characters are interesting and the magic system is quite unique and well designed.
Most of the story the reader is told what happens and doesn't actually get to experience much at all. Also, a lot of things are mentioned about having happened in the past to justify a current action, but are never mentioned again. This is fine in the outline or early draft stage, as these outlines can be written as scenes and placed appropriately in the story.
Another thing that is frustrating is that most characters just feel like set dressing and have no real purpose. It's not as bad as in previous books where the main character did absolutely everything by herself. But the main character and the few other developed characters are interesting and the magic system is quite unique and well designed.
April 27, 2023
Excellent Series, Excellent Book
It is nice to read about the further adventures of Taroniah after the wars. It seems she has a lot of options to keep her busy as she returns to her college town. Research, spell development, and business interests ensue. Arrogant people still tend to underestimate her. I like the action, humor, and development of her interests. I look forward to the next book. It will be interesting to see if she goes to war again.
It is nice to read about the further adventures of Taroniah after the wars. It seems she has a lot of options to keep her busy as she returns to her college town. Research, spell development, and business interests ensue. Arrogant people still tend to underestimate her. I like the action, humor, and development of her interests. I look forward to the next book. It will be interesting to see if she goes to war again.
May 1, 2023
This series is even better than the Author's Arturo Sandus story line. I hope to see much more of Taroniah and Ithria in the future. Its becoming one of the best examples of scientific magic; blending the two seamlessly and logically. Particularly in this story. Some might downplay the science saying its merely engineering. Those who feel that way need to remember that a fundamental definition of engineering is that it is applied science.
April 19, 2023
Absolutely love this series.
I read the first Ithria Book using my Kindle Unlimited account. Taroniah's introduction was so real and appealing, I purchased it and subsequently the series to date. No spoiler her, but the ending of this one promises another two or three books for our enjoyment. Thanks Peter, looking forward to what comes next for your Knight.
I read the first Ithria Book using my Kindle Unlimited account. Taroniah's introduction was so real and appealing, I purchased it and subsequently the series to date. No spoiler her, but the ending of this one promises another two or three books for our enjoyment. Thanks Peter, looking forward to what comes next for your Knight.
May 21, 2023
Pretty much ok.
As a continuation of the previous 2 installments it's good, what was not needed was to start using the f ___ word. Totally unnecessary. I downgrade every story I read that tries to include this word. Totally unnecessary and gross. I will have to reconsider reading any more books by this author.
As a continuation of the previous 2 installments it's good, what was not needed was to start using the f ___ word. Totally unnecessary. I downgrade every story I read that tries to include this word. Totally unnecessary and gross. I will have to reconsider reading any more books by this author.
April 8, 2024
Taroniah, now married, works at becoming a business tycoon and improving her "sorceressness". She is successful at both despite renewed attacks from the Assassin's Guild. Her response to that is quick, direct, and very violent. Interesting characters and a good storyline make an excellent series. May it live long and prosper.
April 29, 2023
Good addition
Great book hate cliffhanger so lost a star. This series weried. Even books and odd boo,s follow different people. Just hop book six skips that and finish.the cliffhanger
Great book hate cliffhanger so lost a star. This series weried. Even books and odd boo,s follow different people. Just hop book six skips that and finish.the cliffhanger
May 27, 2023
Another enjoyable read, although it was a bit more of a domestic drama rather than an exciting Fantasy
A minor query, why did the ‘Goddess Emilar’ start glowing blue instead of purple/mauve as in the previous book.
A minor query, why did the ‘Goddess Emilar’ start glowing blue instead of purple/mauve as in the previous book.
April 24, 2023
great continuation
Seems like a break from bunch of action in the previous books but still got a little action and very interesting overall can’t wait for the next books
Seems like a break from bunch of action in the previous books but still got a little action and very interesting overall can’t wait for the next books
May 25, 2023
Baby's are so important!
I like the flow and pace of this wonderful book. The Goddess Medusa spell is a wow! They make such good examples for Justice.
I like the flow and pace of this wonderful book. The Goddess Medusa spell is a wow! They make such good examples for Justice.
May 30, 2023
Nice!
I didn't know how interesting this book would be when I first picked it up. But I'm glad that I did...
I didn't know how interesting this book would be when I first picked it up. But I'm glad that I did...
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