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The Black Swan

By Mercedes Lackey

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| Paperback | 9780886778903

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The Black Swan is a retelling of the classic ballet "Swan Lake" told from the viewpoint of the wronged daughter of an evil magician. A young prince spends his youth with his nose in a book and communing with nature. On one of his walks, he spies a flock of swans, and is amazed to see them traContinue

The Black Swan is a retelling of the classic ballet "Swan Lake" told from the viewpoint of the wronged daughter of an evil magician. A young prince spends his youth with his nose in a book and communing with nature. On one of his walks, he spies a flock of swans, and is amazed to see them transform into maidens as the sun sets. He returns every night, eventually falling in love with one of the stricken maidens. And so begins the legendary fable of magic, shapeshifting, and the power of love beyond appearances.

Praise for The Mage Storms:

"...a fantasy classic, and these newest adventures will generate even more acclaim with this fantasy superstar." --Romantic Times

"Lackey is a spellbinding storyteller who keeps your heart in your mouth as she spins her intricate webs of magical adventure." --Rave Reviews

"A strong, suspenseful plot and well developed characters...will satisfy the most avid fantasy fan." --VOYA

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  • The Black Swan

    Mercedes Lackey's latest book, The Black Swan, is a re-telling of the folktale which was the basis for Tchaikovsky's ballet, "Swan Lake." If you're anything like me, that blurb didn't tell you a thing about the plot, except that there might be swans ... (read full critics)

    sfsite published on Fri, 3 Sep 2010

  • The Black Swan

    The Black Swan Odile, the sorceress daughter of the powerful magician, Baron von Rothbart, has been under her father's influence for the whole of her life. She lives for the moment that he will be proud of her accomplishments in magic. The Baron uses ... (read full critics)

    likesbooks published on Tue, 31 Aug 2010

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