Witchs Honour [Paperback]

Jan Siegel (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 6, 2003

Witch's Honour concludes the lyrical, richly atmospheric and enthralling tale begun in Prospero's Children and continued in The Dragon-Charmer. Spellbinding in its depiction of places both familiar and strange, of characters both magical and sinister, it is classic English fantasy at its finest. He sat outside the light. Neither moonbeam nor starfire reached his unseen features. All she could see was the hint of a glimmer in narrowed eyes. Perhaps he smiled. 'I knew you would come to me,' he said, 'in the end.' It is New Year's Eve, and the start of the third millennium, and in celebration tonight the ancient house of Wrokeby will host a masked ball. However, among the invited guests in their exotic finery walks one who does not belong. A witch has come to Wrokeby, seeking power, seeking revenge. Her first victim is Dana Walgrim, daughter of the host, who suddenly collapses at the party, dead to the world. Dana is plunged into a mysterious coma, and her brother, Lucas, is losing hope until he learns of a similar case. The patient's name is Fernanda Capel. Suppressing her wild talents, Fern has established a successful career in PR. But the magic of the Gift will not so easily be laid aside, and now she is plagued by a recurring nightmare: of being drawn to the pinnacle of an immense Dark Tower to meet a flame-eyed shadow-figure, and signing an unholy alliance in blood. Lucas tracks Fern down; but when they meet she is convinced that they have met before! Intrigued, Fern decides to help Lucas save his sister. With the aid of her brother, Will, her friend, Gaynor, and the enigmatic Ragginbone, Fern draws upon all her power as a witch to try to bring Dana back. Fern and Lucas soon find themselves in a deadly confrontation with the new occupant of Wrokeby. As the stakes are raised, and losses are sustained on both sides, she discovers that appearances are deceptive, and that not everyone is to be trusted. And perhaps this time, Fern will find herself engaged in a battle she cannot win.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Praise for Jan Siegel: Prospero's Children: 'A piece of pure magic -- a charming, eccentric and powerfully imaginative work of fantasy which will enchant readers for years to come' Clive Barker 'A lyrical, captivating first novel of mermaids, magic, lost worlds, and found souls. Once read, this book will not be forgotten' Terry Brooks The Dragon-Charmer: 'Lively, erudite and often poetic! as before, she paints her characters and setting deftly, and successfully creates a spooky atmosphere' Starburst 'Siegel takes the stuff of great children's fantasy and recasts it as a satisfying story for adults. This and its predecessor, Prospero's Children, remind us what fantasy is for' Dreamwatch

About the Author

Jan Siegel has already lived through one lifetime -- during which she travelled the world and supported herself through a variety of professions, including that of actress, barmaid, garage hand, laboratory assistant, journalist and model. Her new life is devoted to her writing, but she also finds time to ride, ski and attend the opera.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Voyager (January 6, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0006512828
• ISBN-13: 978-0006512820
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,864,391 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars The Witch Queen and Witch's Honor are the same book!, July 24, 2005

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Dianna McIntosh "dmcdknf" (Point Richmond, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Witchs Honour (Paperback)

Buyer beware; The Witch Queen and Witch's Honor are the same book with different titles. In all the ending was such a let down for a trilogy with such potential that you most assuredly woouldn't want to read it twice, much less buy it twice!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Culmination of a Fantastic Trilogy, October 2, 2006

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Nancy Barnes (Redding, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Witchs Honour (Paperback)

Don't let the previous reviewer dissuade you from reading this wonderful trilogy. That reviewer did offer a good tip: if you're trying to locate the final book in the series, The Witch Queen, this is it - but I urge you to read the series in order, beginning with Prospero's Children, and then the second book, The Dragon Charmer, before reading this one. I disagree that the ending was a "let down"; this series is unconventional and if you appreciate unique plotting and suspense, you'll enjoy it.

This series has reminded me of all that I've always loved about fantasy: timeless themes, life-and death struggles between good and evil, and heroic characters with unique Gifts. The author has a wonderful talent for description and for transporting you to other worlds. The characters are likeable and interesting without being sentimental. And the high-stakes suspense is as good or better than the mysteries I've read.

This is the first time I've bothered to write one of these reviews, but I I thought that this little-known trilogy deserved a boost and should be defended after the misleading review it's received. Give the series a try!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating end to a wonderful trilogy, June 16, 2008

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Lavanya R - See all my reviews

This review is from: Witchs Honour (Paperback)

I read Prospero's children and got bound by the magic woven by the author. When I read the reviews that said that the third book was a let down, I felt compelled to add my two cents. In short, there was no other way the book could have ended and also kept the magic intact. It is different and is definitely not a comfortable-mass-paper-back-ending. It leaves a taste - as a wine connoisseur might attempt to describe - of intrigue, the fullness of a life time, of light from the setting sun casting a cloak of warmth on the vines, giving it a taste to remember. I would highly recommend it!