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Larriane Wills (Author)
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October 13, 2006
The boy was a puzzle, abused by the priests of Oldspushner, trained with the knowing by the sisters of Treach, he was dying when the assassin found him. The boy grew into the man calling himself Garran of Lockmer, a soldier for hire with a well-known hatred of all things Ives. Able to leave a world of battle he became the Governor of Sheritan. Princess Fayahstella, future queen of Ives, must ask Garran for sanctuary in her flight from Caslock, the brutal conquer of her nation. She is no more than a helpless pawn sent by her father to petition the Court of Amor for aid, a trading piece for the Priest of Oldspushner to exchange with Caslock for power, and for Garran to use the time it takes to negotiate for her peaceful surrender to Caslock to evacuate the people of Sheritan. When the evacuation is finished the princess has disappeared, Garran is a prisoner on his way to Caslock's torture chambers and that is only the beginning. Factions of an ancient prophecy struggle to be fulfilled, one to save him and another to kill.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 300 pages
  • Publisher: Swimming Kangaroo Books (October 13, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1934041122
  • ISBN-13: 978-1934041123
  • Product Dimensions: 6 x 9 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,046,946 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Larriane Wills, also known as Larion Wills, escaped the big city life to retreat to rural high desert living. The desert she lives in as become the setting for many of her novels under both pen names. She began her publishing career in 2006 following her first published fantasy with science fiction. As Larion she's moved into western historicals, suspense, and paranormal.

 

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't Put it Down!, November 12, 2006
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The Knowing by Larriane Wills is a compelling historical fantasy novel. Ms. Wills draws a richly detailed picture of a culture and a society, and has created a memorable and admirable character in Garran of Lockmer. The Princess Fayahstella is also an interesting character and it is a real treat to watch her develop and grow throughout the course of the book. It is easy to see why Garran of Lockmer inspires so much loyalty from the people who serve him. I found the book hard to put down and read it straight through in one evening. I hope to see more from this new author!

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A great way to spend an evening, November 9, 2006
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There's nothing better on a chilly Saturday evening than a fireplace, a cup of hot chocolate and a good fantasy to read. Sad to say, I have become somewhat of a reluctant reader as of late. My crazy work schedule doesn't leave me much free time and I couldn't tell you how many times I have abandoned books without even getting through the initial exposition. But when I opened The Knowing, the first few pages had me sucked in. The book jumps straight into the story; it is fast-paced and its characters are never boring or formulaic.
If you're in the mood for a cleverly-woven tale of intrigue, love and the power of prophecies over human lives and kingdoms alike, The Knowing is a great way to spend an evening.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Historical Romance with a Fantasy Twist, September 28, 2007
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Great story. Surprisingly interesting. A young boy is displaced from his home to grow up riding with an assassin. A young princess is reared in seclusion, not allowed to learn anything, forced to talk in an unnatural voice, and watched constantly by the priesthood so she doesn't hear or see or feel any emotions. Ms. Wills brings the two of them together as adults, while their country is in conflict, and we watch as each of them change over time to become all they should be: he--as a man member of the Knowing group and she--as...Well, read the book and let the story draw you into itself. You won't be disappointed.
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Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
royal voice, sheer panel, attending lady, hand cannon, bedchamber door, king cried
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Atat Comm, Ives Hall, Vermont Traval, Priest Bashsay, Princess Fayahstella, Governor Garran, Garran of Lockmer, Emissary Watefred, Mont Tac, Sisters of Treach, Friends of Charity, Page Wedow, Queen of Ives, Sister of Treach, Ambassador Traval, Governor of Sheritan
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