Exile's Return (Elita Book One) (Book of Elita 1) [Mass Market Paperback]

Kate Jacoby (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: 1999 | Series: Book of Elita 1

Robert Douglas, Earl of Dunlorn, returns to Lusara after three years of self imposed exile to find that the Guild has spread its Halls throught the land, bringing fear and tyranny to the people. The usurper King Selar seems oblivious or uncaring, too busy planning to verthrow his brother, king of neighbouring Mayeene. Robert has sworn a vow never to oppose the king, but his brother Finnlay won't let him return quietly to his lands and abrogate responsibility, for Rovert, like his younger brother, bears a heavy duty: they are sorcerers, and as such outlawed in Lusara. Magic is believed by most to have vanished from the land, but there are a few who still wield the power in secret. And when Robert and his brother rescue Jenn, running in fear of her life from Guildsmen, they discover a new kind of sorcerer, whose powers, though different, may be as great as Robert's. And with Jenn, come new possibilties ...

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About the Author

SALES POINTS* Exile's Return is the First Book of Elita, a glorious fantasy epic in the bestselling tradition of Robert Jordan's 'Wheel of Time' series. * Rich characters, a strong, gutsy heroine and an exciting plot of betrayal and sorcery. * 'Kate Jacoby looks set to make a mark for herself in the field'

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 442 pages
• Publisher: Firebird Distributing (1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1857988787
• ISBN-13: 978-1857988789
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.3 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,650,509 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Astounding, wonderful, incredible read, March 6, 2004

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vanilla tigerlily (Perth, WA, Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Exile's Return: First Book of Elita (Paperback)

This is truly the BEST book(and series)ever written. Kate Jacoby is extraordinarily talented, managing to turn the written word into an art form. She somehow combines just the right mix of description, imagery, dialogue, plot and action to create a clear and interesting world. She manages to convey the setting and surroundings clearly without resorting to massive information 'dumps' common with other writers I have read.
But aside from her writing talent, the story itself is wonderful. Set in another land in medievil times, there are sorcerors, kings, swords and oaths, all woven together in a complex and intriguing tale, that has many layers but is easy to follow. Jacoby has created a whole host of characters, and although it can be hard to remember who is who at first, they are all extremely well developed and created.
The main character, Robert of Dunlorn, is one of those strong, intense, 'I-know-something-you-don't-know' types, and is ofcourse tall, dark and handsome. You just can't help but like him.
This book is, for lack of a better word, perfect. It has everything you could ask for: great dialogue, characters, interseting plot with depth and even some love interest thrown in. Every true fantasy book fan should read it. I am only sad that Kate Jacoby is not more well-known.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An exciting story, October 1, 2001

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M. Parfenov (New York) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Exile's Return (Elita Book One) (Book of Elita 1) (Mass Market Paperback)

A bit complicated but very intriguing storyline.
As always, the novel have no "real" conclusion - with meaning keep reading sequel, then 3rd book, etc. But almost everyone does the same lately...
Anyway, I still like it a lot.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Spellbinding, September 30, 2001

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"forceuser" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Exile's Return (Elita Book One) (Book of Elita 1) (Mass Market Paperback)

Although slow to get started this book soon drew me into its characters' lives and webs of intrigue. The characters develop marvelously throughout and when I reached the end of the book, I immediately had to get the next installment of Elita just to sate my curiosity. Of course, Jacoby has done a wonderful job to make sure that your curiosity won't be sated in the least until, I'm sure, the last installment in this wonderful series. For a debut novel Exile's Return isn't bad at all.