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Новый Вавилон — столица могущественной Второй Империи. Над городом парят дирижабли, по железным дорогам мчат паровозы, а фабричные трубы не перестают дымить ни на миг. И все же главенство науки не безоговорочно. Магия не исчезла из мира, она до сих пор растворена в крови тех, кого именуют сиятельными. Убежденным механистам непросто это принять, но не в их силах изменить устоявшийся порядок вещей.
Все грозит перемениться со смертью вдовствующей императрицы, и Леопольд Орсо, сиятельный, яснее других ощущает витающие в воздухе перемены. Его манят далекие страны, но мрачное прошлое держит смертоносным капканом. И невозможно предсказать заранее, утянет водоворот грядущих событий беспокойного сиятельного на самое дно или забросит в невообразимую высь. И останется ли куда его забрасывать вообще…
Все грозит перемениться со смертью вдовствующей императрицы, и Леопольд Орсо, сиятельный, яснее других ощущает витающие в воздухе перемены. Его манят далекие страны, но мрачное прошлое держит смертоносным капканом. И невозможно предсказать заранее, утянет водоворот грядущих событий беспокойного сиятельного на самое дно или забросит в невообразимую высь. И останется ли куда его забрасывать вообще…
- GenresSteampunk
380 pages, Hardcover
Published October 24, 2016
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About the author
Pavel Kornev
102 books91 followersPavel Kornev is a popular Russian author whose writing crosses the boundaries of the sci fi thriller, fantasy adventure and steampunk. Genre mashing has long become his signature style.
“His books are a page-turning mix of non-stop action and hard-boiled detective stories in the edgy atmosphere of steampunk noir. Far from being a knight on a white charger, Kornev’s typical protagonist is an everyday man with his fair share of flaws who puts his talents to good use. His heroes struggle to survive and win their places in the sun; but most importantly, they manage to preserve their humanity even in the direst of circumstances.”
Pavel is a professional economist who spent years working for a large bank – until his first novel, The Ice, became an overnight bestseller, allowing him to quit his day job. He now writes full time.
“His books are a page-turning mix of non-stop action and hard-boiled detective stories in the edgy atmosphere of steampunk noir. Far from being a knight on a white charger, Kornev’s typical protagonist is an everyday man with his fair share of flaws who puts his talents to good use. His heroes struggle to survive and win their places in the sun; but most importantly, they manage to preserve their humanity even in the direst of circumstances.”
Pavel is a professional economist who spent years working for a large bank – until his first novel, The Ice, became an overnight bestseller, allowing him to quit his day job. He now writes full time.
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March 2, 2018
Вот оно и было в предыдущей книге ("Падший") - затишье перед бурей.. Зато как в финале-то всё закрутилось-завертелось.. Мама дорогая! Достойное завершение Достойной серии!! Respect автору!!👏👏Любимая серия..❤ Одна из..
June 12, 2017
Достойное завершение серии. Мне понравилось куда больше предыдущей.
December 18, 2016
A great conclusion to this interesting series. The hero deals with even more problems than previously and manages to overcome most of them, though with difficulties. When you read, you feel the atmosphere. Electricity is indeed more powerful than magic. On the other hand, when talents are used, impressive things happen.
I didn't like only one thing - I was confused with what happened to Anna, it was strange. And I thought that unusual appetite and aggression of the main hero will lead to something.
In the end I liked both this book and the whole series.
I didn't like only one thing - I was confused with what happened to Anna, it was strange. And I thought that unusual appetite and aggression of the main hero will lead to something.
In the end I liked both this book and the whole series.
Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 reviews