Sabazel (Paperback)

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Editorial Reviews

Review

A marvelous sense of romantic adventure -- strong characterizations complimented by an evocative magical poetry in the imagery. -- Borderland, 1988

A story told at many levels -- a lot of thought-provoking conflict. -- Different Worlds, 1988 --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Description

In a world rooted in Mediterranean history and mythology, a warrior-king forms a more-than-political alliance with an Amazon queen.

"A marvelous sense of romantic adventure…unusually literate and intelligent…strong characterizations complimented by an evocative magical poetry in the imagery…use of Classical background assured and distinctive."Borderland

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Ace; 1St Edition edition (March 1, 1985)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0441745229
• ISBN-13: 978-0441745227
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,996,485 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Second favorite Amazon Nation, February 7, 2005

By	L. Davis (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Sabazel (Paperback)

I first read this book back in the mid 80's and I was captivated by the visual pictures the author weaves with her words. Next to Suzy McKee Charnas' Holdfast series, this is probably one of the more believable Amazon nations I've read of in fiction. It's a beautiful read.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazon Warriors!, October 12, 2000

By	Lisa Blaschke (San Antonio, TX USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Sabazel (Paperback)

Inspired by a legend that Alexander the Great had an Amazon lover, Lillian Stewart Carl's Sabazel is probably the best warrior-women novel ever written. Soaked through with painstakingly researched detail, this is a very authentic pre-Roman Empire historical fantasy, complete with magic, broken alliances and intrigue, not to mention LOTS of action. The fact that it takes place on a neverwhere fantasy world doesn't detract the slightest from its authentic feel. Don't let the cover fool you -- if you liked Chicks In Chainmail, only wishing it'd have been a bit more serious, this book is for you!