Daughter of Prophecy [Mass Market Paperback]

Anne Kelleher Bush (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 1995

A blend of science fiction and fantasy, Daughter of Prophecy, set in the ruins of an empire destroyed by magic, tells how the love and power of two people can change the course of fate.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Setting her story in a ravaged America circa 2714, Bush conjures an involving, yet ultimately unsatisfying tale of tragic love, misplaced loyalty and lust for power. In this world, Lego blocks, discovered amidst rubble, inspire awe. Abelard Ridenau, charismatic king of Meriga (hint, hint) seeks to bring glory back to his country, waging a constant battle against Harleyriders, Mutens and enemies disguised as friends. At his side is Nydia Farhallen, a beautiful woman who, unbeknownst to most, holds the ability to use the fearsome and forbidden Magic that destroyed much of the world. Whether?and how?Nydia uses her talents will decide the course of the future. Daughter of Prophecy is primarily Nydia's story, and as such, it suffers from her bad character and her loyalty to an unsavory cause. Bush has also failed to delineate the inhabitants of her post-apocalyptic world; the dreaded Harleyriders (who do not ride Harleys), for example, never emerge from the background. And while Bush at times displays a vivid imagination, it is underutilized: too many pages pass without anything wondrous, and the most promising twists come only with the final chapters. Much hangs in the balance still at the book's conclusion. Presented as a stand-alone fantasy, Daughter of Prophecy is sufficiently intriguing to raise interest in subsequent works.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Aspect; First Edition edition (March 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0446600873
• ISBN-13: 978-0446600873
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,418,609 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A nice, enjoyable read., April 30, 2005

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ephany77 (Georgia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Daughter of Prophecy (Mass Market Paperback)

I picked this book up expecting something a bit more fluffy and light. I'm so glad I was wrong. It is not a 'happy' novel, and doesn't try to portrey it's characters as perfect, (which they are very definitely not).
The author's vision of a post-apocolyptic America is fascinating, mixing science fiction and fantasy without being awkward. I'm definitely looking forward to reading the next two books in the series.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars good, but...., January 15, 2000

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Mary B Gaines - See all my reviews

This review is from: Daughter of Prophecy (Mass Market Paperback)

This book had a wonderfull plot line, and unique ideas, however, there wasfar to much....love making (shall we say) scenes, and it greatly took away from the plot.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars this was an unexpected enjoyable book, July 31, 1998

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Kate C. (Lansing, MI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Daughter of Prophecy (Mass Market Paperback)

this is the first of Bush's "Pride and Pattern" trilogy, and the best book in the trilogy at that. the book follows the changing relationships between three people, King Abelard, Nydia the witch, and Phineas the captain of the Guard. After saving Nydia from execution Abelard decides to use her against people who stand in his way for gaining complete control over his realm. The society created bu Bush; a scarry and twisted furture america, is intricate and full of mystery, however Bush concentrated on the relationship between Nydia and Abelard more than she should hafe, i think, and this detracted from the actual plot. the ending is completely unexpected and leaves ample room for the two books that followed it.