The Paladin of the Night (Rose of the Prophet, Book. 2) [Mass Market Paperback]

Margaret Weis (Author), Tracy Hickman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1989

The Great War of the Gods means nothing to the  proud people on the mortal planet--until Akhran the  Wandering God decrees the union of two mighty  feuding clans. Though the families are fierce  Warriors, they are few in number. Even the marriage of  Khardan and Zohra is not enough to over power the  strength of the invading army or prevent the  imprisonment of their peoples. Now, with Khardan and  Zohra mysteriously missing--seemingly cowards who  hid from certain defeat--the two clans have lost all  hope of ever again seeing their beloved open  skies. But Prince Khardan and Princess Zohra, aided by  the wizard Matthew, have been given another  mission...a mission that at first seems less useful  than counting the many grains of the desert sands,  but soon proves to be of far more lasting  importance.

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The Great War of the Gods means nothing to the proud people on the mortal planet--until Akhran the Wandering God decrees the union of two mighty feuding clans. Though the families are fierce Warriors, they are few in number. Even the marriage of Khardan and Zohra is not enough to over power the strength of the invading army or prevent the imprisonment of their peoples. Now, with Khardan and Zohra mysteriously missing--seemingly cowards who hid from certain defeat--the two clans have lost all hope of ever again seeing their beloved open skies. But Prince Khardan and Princess Zohra, aided by the wizard Matthew, have been given another mission. . . a mission that at first seems less useful than counting the many grains of the desert sands, but soon proves to be of far more lasting importance.

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The Great War of the Gods means nothing to the  proud people on the mortal planet--until Akhran the  Wandering God decrees the union of two mighty  feuding clans. Though the families are fierce  Warriors, they are few in number. Even the marriage of  Khardan and Zohra is not enough to over power the  strength of the invading army or prevent the  imprisonment of their peoples. Now, with Khardan and  Zohra mysteriously missing--seemingly cowards who  hid from certain defeat--the two clans have lost all  hope of ever again seeing their beloved open  skies. But Prince Khardan and Princess Zohra, aided by  the wizard Matthew, have been given another  mission...a mission that at first seems less useful  than counting the many grains of the desert sands,  but soon proves to be of far more lasting  importance.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 375 pages
• Publisher: Bantam Spectra; First Paperback Printing edition (April 1, 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0553279025
• ISBN-13: 978-0553279023
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,125,953 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Margaret Weis graduated from the University of Missouri in 1970 with a BA in Creative Writing and Literature. Following a career in publishing she became an editor with TSR in 1983, and now lives with her husband and two cats in a converted barn near Lake Genva, Wisconsin.

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you thought the first book was good, check this out!, August 6, 1998

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This review is from: The Paladin of the Night (Rose of the Prophet, Book. 2) (Mass Market Paperback)

The second of the 'Rose of the Prophet" trilogy, this book is good not only as a sequel, but as a separate novel as well. You don't need to have read the first book, though that helps! Continuing the story of the young dessert prince, the unwilling princess, and their very non-stereotypical genies, this adventure will enchant and enthrall you. You will hesitate to turn that last page because it is the last page. Once you do finish, you will either immediately re-read it, or you will rush to the nearest place where you can find a copy of the next in the trilogy: The Prophet of Akhran. I did both!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The plot thickens, September 16, 2005

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This review is from: The Paladin of the Night (Rose of the Prophet, Book. 2) (Mass Market Paperback)

This book picks up right where the first left off and continues to build an interesting and suspenseful storyline. The immortals play an even greater role in this one and Mat-hew, Zhora, and Khardan are caught up in the plots of an evil god and find themselves in a position to influence the future of their entire world. The secret of the two magical fish in a ball is uncovered and Quar's minions continue to conquer the world.

A highly entertaining read.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best in the trilogy, July 6, 1999

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This review is from: The Paladin of the Night (Rose of the Prophet, Book. 2) (Mass Market Paperback)

Too bad this book is currently out of print.. I bought a used copy after reading the first. This is a great book, don't miss it. I especially like Pukah's role in this as he finally triumphs over himself :) Anyway, I recommend reading the Darksword trilogy and especially 'The Death Gate Cycle' by these same authors.