The Sorceress Of Belmair (World of Hetar) [Perfect Paperback]

Bertrice Small (Author)

Book Description

Series: World of Hetar | Publication Date: May 1, 2008

A Past Awakened

Magic coursing through his blood, Dillon, son of Lara, Domina of Hetar, follows his mystical path to Hetar's brightest star. Belmair is a forgotten world. And, it turns out, his people's lost heritage. Summoned to marry the king's daughter and inherit the throne, Dillon discovers Belmair is beautiful, enigmatic and seductive—as is his strong-willed new queen, and the mystery lying at Belmair's heart.

A Love Unimagined

Cinnia, sorceress of Belmair, expected to claim her rightful place as ruler, not as the wife of a stranger chosen by Belmair's magical guardian. But the enchantment that seals a marriage of power and greatness soothes her wounded pride, allowing her to use her magical gift to uncover the darkest secret of a bright planet whose young women are inexplicably disappearing….

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Cinnia, daughter of the king of Belmair, is a sorceress with a problem: she wants to rule her father's kingdom as a queen in her own right. The Great Dragon, Nidhug, has other ideas, and selects Dillon, a mighty sorcerer from another world, as ruler. Tradition dictates that Cinna must marry him, which doesn't turn out too badly for her. Soon, however, Dillon must face Belmair's crisis: women have been disappearing over the years, threatening the race. The fourth book in the World of Hetar series, Small's newest novel is a sexily fantastical romp. (May)
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Review

"Small's newest novel is a sexily fantstical romp."

--Publishers Weekly on THE SORCERESS OF BELMAIR

"Rich in colorful characters, brimming over with Small's unique sense of erotic passion and a plot filled with mystery, the fourth title in the series is another masterpiece."

--RT Book Reviews on THE SORCERESS OF BELMAIR, Top Pick

"Readers who enjoyed the first in [this] new series will devour Lara's latest adventure."

-Booklist on A Distant Tomorrow --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Perfect Paperback: 560 pages
• Publisher: HQN Books; Original edition (May 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373772955
• ISBN-13: 978-0373772957
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 4.9 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #229,795 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Bertrice Small is a New York Times bestselling author with more than 34 novels in print. She lives in the oldest English-speaking town in New York state. Her website is bertricesmall.com.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Plot Great Characters, May 2, 2008

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Bertrice Small comes up with a great plot, the young women of Belmair are disappearing from the planet. The heroine and hero love each other enough that when the heroine herself disappears their love endures this separation and they both must suffer the crafty plot of another to replace their true love. The characters are interesting and worthy of your attention and the villians are relentless in their schemes. The outcome is cleverly resolved and Bertrice Small holds your attention to the end. You don't want this book to end. Great story with a twist and with a rather surprise ending. Well done.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars She does it again!!!!, May 4, 2008

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I've been a big fan of Bertrice Small since her first book and continue to be amazed at her wonderful stories! This one follows the Hetar series and I just loved it. Read it in a day because the story was compelling. She definitely is the best historical/fantasy/romance writer of our generation!
BRAVA!!!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic romantic fantasy mystery, May 6, 2008

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Being the offspring of two extremely powerful parents especially his mother Lara, the Domina of Hetar, Dillon is not surprisingly a very potent magic practitioner. He also understands his duty when the dragon of Belmair directs him to marry headstrong but beautiful mage Princess Cinnia; after that he is to rule Belmair.

Dillon and Cinnia prove much attuned to one another especially in the bedroom and even when they work royal dealings. Dillon uncovers a strange but powerful connection between Belmair and Hetar that concerns him, but not as much as the sudden serial disappearance of young women. The newlyweds diligently investigate in order to prevent any more vanishings, hopefully rescue the ladies, and stop the unknown culprit before further harm comes to the kingdom.

The latest World of Hetar tale (see THE DISTANT LORD, A DISTANT TOMORROW and LARA) is a fantastic romantic fantasy mystery as Bertrice Small shows her skills by effortlessly combining the genres. The amateur sleuth investigation into a world filled with magic strengthens the already robust passionate ties between the lead couple. Fans of the series will especially appreciate this excellent entry as murder, love, and magic mix perfectly together by master sorceress Ms. Small. Harriet Klausner