The Silken Shroud: Book 2 Of The Silken Magic Series [Paperback]

Elizabeth Gilligan (Author)

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Publication Date: April 6, 2004 | Series: Silken Magic (Book 2)

Second in a new series that melds the magic, romance, and vengeance of the gypsy culture with the silk trade, ghostly spirits, and a true love which is repeatedly thwarted. The Silken Shroud revisits the mythical kingdom of Tyrrhia, where religions rise, governments fall, and the only thing more powerful than a gypsy's passion...is a gypsy's curse.

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This sequel to Magic's Silken Snare [BKL Ap l5 03] continues the quests of those who loved Alessandra, murdered princess of the Rom, to find her body and free her spirit before she becomes completely demonic. Her betrothed, Maggiore Mandero di Montago, has been commanded by the queen of Tyrrhia not only to search for Alessandra's body but to investigate corruption among the royal guardsmen, too many of whom are taking orders from a secret society associated with the Roman church. On his quest, Mandero discovers that the corruption is real and more deeply ingrained that anyone at court suspected. He also discovers that promises Alessandra made to the fairy folk mean that they, too, will aid him. He needs all the help he can get, for Tyrrhia, whose direct heir died in Magic's Silken Snare, is on the verge of political and religious warfare of the most vicious sort. The sequel is as gripping as the predecessor, and the term richly textured is also applicable to this superior historical fantasy. Frieda Murray
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Product Details

• Paperback: 496 pages
• Publisher: DAW (April 6, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0756401798
• ISBN-13: 978-0756401795
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,397,973 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful fantasy, April 6, 2004

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This review is from: The Silken Shroud: Book 2 Of The Silken Magic Series (Paperback)

In 1684 on an alternative earth, religious wars extend over the continent and the Catholic Church does what it can to spread the faith by whatever means possible. Only Tyrrhia welcomes all religions because they are a philosopher state, the only place where the Rom can call home. In return, much of Tyrrhia's wealth comes from the magic silk which the Rom cultivates and is in much demand all over Europe.

Trouble has come to this peaceful country in the form of Cardinal delle Torre, a fanatical Jesuit, who has formed a secret cabal within the church that hunts witches and kills them in defiance of the law of the white king and queen. He is also responsible for the death of the Romani Princess Alessandra who was Fairy Blessed. He has taken her body to an undisclosed location and uses her essence to cast darker and more powerful spells. Maggiore Mandero di Montago, Alessa's love and fairy wed husband, is ordered by his king to break the Cardinal's hold on the people. He also intends to avenge the death of Alessa while following his orders given to him by the king and his council.

ElizaBeth Gilligan is a bright and shining star in the fantasy firmament, an author who creates characters, both real and magical who appeal to readers who like complexity and honor in their heroes. The villain is a fanatic who does vile things to influence the monarchy and make Catholicism the religion of the state in which he is the ruler. Like the prequel MAGIC'S SILKEN SNARE, THE SILKEN SHROUD is a book that deserves to be put on the keeper's shelf.

Harriet Klausner