The Shining Falcon [Paperback]

Josepha Sherman (Author)

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A shape-changing prince, a magic-fearing noblewoman, a jealous princess, and an unscrupulous courtier find their destinies inextricably linked by the forces of love, hate, and magic. Drawing heavily on Slavic mythology for her first adult fantasy, Sherman creates a richly detailed novel with all the charm and readability of a fairy tale. Highly recommended.
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Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Avon Books (Mm) (October 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0380754363
• ISBN-13: 978-0380754366
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.1 x 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: #2,333,784 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An enchanting fairy tale..., June 10, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Shining Falcon (Paperback)

In a magical Russian world full of rusalka, leshyi, boyars and magic, Finist, the magician-prince of Kirtesk has a few problems on his hands--or often, talons. Oh, just the usual: a sorcerous, seductive cousin who's out for his throne, politics, magic and, of course, True Love.

I loved the Russian setting and the use of Russian folk-tales to augment the excellent plot. Both characters and plot are developed thoroughly. If Russian folk-lore appeals to you, also try Mercedes Lackey's Firebird.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing, March 18, 2003

A Kid's Review

This review is from: The Shining Falcon (Paperback)

This book is like a fairy-tale. When I first got it, I wasn't in the least bit interested in it. But, being bored, I opened it and read the first page. Four and half hours later, I closed the book, finished. I could not put it down for one second.

4.0 out of 5 stars Russian-based fantasy, June 5, 2010

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This review is from: The Shining Falcon (Paperback)

A lovely fast read based on Russian fairy tales-- I wish there were more of them! I found the characters engaging, especially Maria, although I wish there'd been a bit more on her sister's fate. All in all, definitely worth reading.