Beggar's Banquet (Paperback)

by Daniel Hood (Author)

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Product Description
Lacking the full skills of a wizard detective, Liam Rhenford nevertheless becomes involved in the case of a stolen magic jewel and is assisted by Fanuilh, his dragon familiar.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Ace (April 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0441004342
• ISBN-13: 978-0441004348
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,066,769 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Blown away, July 25, 1999

By A Customer

Its not that I believed a legitimate honest-to-gosh whodunnit puzzler murder mystery COULDN'T be done in a full-fledged fantasy realm (after all, Randall Garrett came close with his Lord Darcy tales). I just didn't think it WOULD be done. Or at least not well. Daniel Hood has created a series of novels that are both wonderful fantasy and terrific mysteries, complete with first-rate characters. I can't overstate how impressed I am! More more more please!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well-done fantasy and puzzling mystery all wrapped up in one, November 13, 2000

By	R. Volz "sci-fi geek" (Piscataway, New Jersey United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I always believed few authors try to mix genres. It is not that it's impossible, or that it doesn't sell. I imagined it was because of the difficulty of writing well in the first place: one should master one genre before attempting to blaze new trails. This series has lifted the blinders from my eyes.

In this story, Liam Rhenford must troll the sewers of society and game with the glittering aristocracy to solve a murder. I've read one other author who does such a good job of combining fantasy and mystery, and that is Glen Cook, whose Garrett series combines fantasy with hard-boiled noir detective fiction. This is far more the gentleman detective, a genre that seems to be entering decline. With Daniel Hood searching out new territory, it can only get better.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Priceless Jewel Stolen..., July 3, 2002

By	Silmarwen (Huntington Beach, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This is the third book in Hood's series about Liam Rhenford and his dragon familiar, Faniulh. This story takes place a short two months after Wizard's Heir, just enough time for Liam to get bored. Liam's friend, the Aedile, recommends Liam to widowed Mistress Priscian as a merchant partner. Then a mage shows up at his door to hide from the Wizard's Guild and to go through Tarquin's things. The next morning, a body with his throat cut washes up on Liam's beach. Liam brings the body to the Aedile and finds that Mistress Priscian's priceless family heirloom, the Priscian Jewel, has been stolen. The story catches Liam's interest and he volunteers to investigate the mysterious theft - all of the suspects have a motive, but who did it? In short order, Liam finds himself embroiled in a duel, receiving invitations from rich, bored women, mingling with the "upper crust", hunting down thieves and beggars and trying to keep his houseguest happy!

Another thrilling adventure with Liam and Faniulh! If you love fantasy and mystery, then this is a great series for you. Once again, Daniel Hood uses superb characterization and beautiful detail to bring the land of Southwark to life. Find this book - you will not want to miss it!