Mirror of Destiny (Five Senses, Bk. 2) (Mass Market Paperback)

~ (Author) "THE ROOM WAS long, low ceilinged, and had the unusual attribute of seeming to change size at times-though that may only have been a fantasy..." (more)
Key Phrases: forest lord, forest woman, forest women, Lord Harmond, Andre Norton, Lord Ylon (more...)

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Product Description

The Industrial Monster has descended upon Varslaad, devouring all the arable land in its path. By royal decree, the displaced must venture into the treacherous woodland domain of a strange and secret race.

The King's lottery has determined that Twilla, young, orphaned apprentice of a renowned wisewoman, must marry -- for only the wedded can survive the terrible fate awaiting those who penetrate the primeval forest. Altered by a talisman of great power, she escapes her unwanted lot -- joining a commander's tragically blinded son on a remarkable journey from peril to peril. For they are the chosen who must rescue the vanquished of an ancient war of magicks. . . and shape the destiny of a bloody, disputed land.

About the Author

Over a celebrated career that has already spanned six decades, Andre Norton has written many highly regarded works of fantasy and science fiction, including Scent of Magic, Mirror of Destiny, The Hands of Lyr, Brother to Shadows, and the popular Witch World and Beast Master series. She has received lifetime achievement awards in both science fiction and fantasy, the most prestigious honors in her field. Ms. Norton presently resides in Tennessee.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Eos; 2nd printing edition (March 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0380779765
• ISBN-13: 978-0380779765
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #992,501 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I loved it, October 1, 2001

By	jennifer parker (Michigan, USA) - See all my reviews

I think that anyone who says that this book isn't good is a true lover of fantasy. The plot was great and well-developed, the characters strong and the scenery fantastic. It was the first book I've read by Norton and I am now a great fan of hers! I know a good book when I read it and this was definitely one of them!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Give it a chance, June 13, 2001

By	"angelsb82" (All Over, USA) - See all my reviews

Most reviews of this book were to say the least bad. I however enjoyed it. it was what I like to call brain candy. YOu don't have to think hard to read it. You just enjoy it. If you like Andre Norton's works, this is not her best effort, but it is a fun and quick read to pique further interest into scifi/fantasy reading for someone just starting to develop a taste for it. BTW, I wouldn't reccommend this for a guy. This was definitely a chick book.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars A painful experience, March 2, 1999

By A Customer

I barely made it through this book. In anticipation of eventual improvement, I finally finished it -- and I was wrong in such hopes. The writing is poor, and the characters are simply not strong enough to make up for this lack. As this was my first Andre Norton book, I must say I am sorely disappointed.