The House of Gaian, Anne Bishop
The House of Gaian, Anne Bishop
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The House of Gaian

Author: Anne Bishop

Narrator: Erik Synnestvedt

Unabridged: 17 hr 48 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 09/01/2010

Categories: Fiction, Fantasy


Synopsis

It began as a witch-hunt. But the Master Inquisitor's plans to eliminate all traces of female power in the world have expanded to crushing the Sylvalan barons who oppose him-and to destroying the wellspring of magic in the Mother's Hills.

About Anne Bishop

Born in 1955, Anne Bishop, an American fantasy writer, started her writing career by publishing short stories. She is best known for her award-winning novels, The Black Jewels Trilogy, Daughter of the Blood, Heir to the Shadows, and Queen of the Darkness. Bishop has also created The Tir Alainn Trilogy, and The Landscapes of Ephemera Series. She is currently residing in upstate New York and when she’s not working on The Others, her newest series, she enjoys gardening, reading and listening to music.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Sofia

Os Pilares do Mundo semearam a curiosidade, Luz e Sombras fê-la crescer e finalmente em A Casa de Gaian colhi o resultado de uma excelente trilogia! Anne Bishop tornou-se, sem dúvida alguma, uma autora de referência para mim e de quem vou querer ler muito mais. A ameaça finalmente tornou-se real par......more


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Praise for The House of Gaian

“Entertaining otherworlds fantasy adventure. Fresh and interesting.”—Science Fiction Chronicle
 
“Plenty of thrills, faerie magic, human nastiness, and romance.”—Locus

Praise for Shadows and Light


“A vivid fantasy world...with creatures from legends and myth. Beautiful.”—BookBrowser

Praise for The Pillars of the World

“Bishop only adds luster to her reputation for fine fantasy.”—Booklist  

“Reads like a beautiful ballad involving two humans who believe love is the ultimate magical force in the universe....Fans of romance and fantasy will delight in this engaging tale.”—BookBrowser 

“Provides plenty of thrills, faerie magic, human nastiness, and romance.”—Locus

“Fast-paced adventure, a winsome heroine, and a satisfying conclusion...Entertaining.”—Voya