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Myrren's gift. [1]

Forced to watch the torture and execution of Myrren, an accused witch, by the self-centered, calculating, and cruel Celimus, the new king, Wyl Thirsk's sympathy for the victim leads her to bequeath him an unexpected gift, which could hold the key to stopping Celimus's brutal depradations and political machinations and preserving his own life and the honor of his country.

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  • "Dernier souffle"
  • "Myrrenin dar"

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  • "Forced to watch the torture and execution of Myrren, an accused witch, by the self-centered, calculating, and cruel Celimus, the new king, Wyl Thirsk's sympathy for the victim leads her to bequeath him an unexpected gift, which could hold the key to stopping Celimus's brutal depradations and political machinations and preserving his own life and the honor of his country."@en
  • "Wyl est destiné à devenir commandant en chef des armées de Morgravia. Lorsqu'il arrive à la cour du prince Celimus, un despote malveillant, il a un geste de bonté envers une sorcière condamnée, qui lui offre un don. Mais, en butte à la colère du prince Celimus, il est envoyé en mission suicide auprès de la cour ennemie. Pour assurer son salut il doit embrasser le dernier souffle de Myrren."
  • "Teenager Wyl Thirsk must now assume the role he has been destined for since birth: commander of the Morgravian army -- an awesome responsibility that calls him to the royal palace of the crown prince Celimus. Already a cruel despot who delights in the suffering of others, Celimus enjoys forcing his new general to witness his depraved "entertainments." But a kindness to a condemned witch in her final, agonizing hours earns young Thirsk a miraculous bequest, while inflaming the wrath of his liege lord."@en
  • "Destined by blood to command the Morgravian army, Wyl Thirsk assumes his awesome responsibility while barely a teenager when his father meets an early death -- a duty that calls him to the royal palace of Stoneheart and into the company of the crown prince Celimus. Already a spiteful and cruel despot who delights in the suffering of others, Celimus forces his virtuous new general to bear witness to his depraved "entertainments." But a kindness to a condemned witch in her final agonizing hours earns young Thirsk a miraculous bequest, at the same time inflaming the wrath of his liege lord. With dread war looming in the north, Wyl must obey the treacherous dictates of Celimus and embark on a suicidal journey to the court of an ancient enemy -- armed with a strange and awesome secret that could prove both boon and curse. For unless he accepts Myrren's gift, it will surely destroy him . . . and the land he must defend as well."@en
  • "When Wyl Thirsk is forced to watch the torture of Myrren, a young woman accused of witchcraft, it seems little enough comfort to speed her passing. But Myrren is grateful for even this small mercy and promises Wyl a gift. He thanks her but dismisses the notion - what could this poor, doomed girl have to give him?"
  • "With war looming in the north, Wyl must obey Celimus's treacherous dictates and undertake a suicidal journey to an enemy court -- armed with a mysterious power that could prove both boon and curse. For unless he accepts Myrren's gift, it will surely destroy him ... and the land he must defend."@en
  • ""General Wyl Thirsk, a favourite of the Morgravian sovereign, swears a blood oath to protect the king?s son, Celimus, even though he despises him. The long-held acrimony between heir and champion is deepened when Celimus contrives for Wyl to witness the barbaric torture of a young woman called Myrren. Declared a witch because of her ill-matched eyes, only Thirsk takes pity on her suffering. In return for his kindness, she promises him a gift. At the second of her death Wyl?s eyes become ill-matched for just a moment and only a blind Seer understands the truth of The Quickening which has arrived in Wyl?s life. Years later Celimus is king and finally in a position to rid himself of the man he hates. Using the cruellest blackmail he despatches Wyl, together with the mysterious mercenary Romen Koreldy, into the enemy realm of Briavel. The duel which ensues between Wyl and Koreldy will claim one of them but not even a true believer of sorcery could forsee the dark secret of Myrren?s Gift as it emerges to begin its journey of vengeance."--HarperCollins website."
  • "A ten year anniversary edition of bestselling author Fiona McIntosh's most popular title. Life for Myrren should be good she's a beautiful young woman with bewitching eyes; one grey, the other green. But those entrancing colours are likely to be her downfall, for many believe only a witch could have mismatched eyes. Wyl Thirsk possesses the good habits and wise judgment that have helped the Thirsk family remain leaders for generations. These virtues will serve him well as he finds himself companion to the king's wayward son and though the prince is arrogant and cruel, Wyl is duty bound to protect him. When Myrren crosses paths with Wyl, she is grateful for his compassion and decides to give him an extraordinary gift. It is both powerful and astonishing, but also devastating."
  • "Though barely a teenager, Wyl Thirsk must now assume the role he has been destined for since birth: commander of the Morgravian army -- an awesome responsibility that calls him to the royal palace of the crown prince Celimus. Already a cruel despot who delights in the suffering of others, Celimus enjoys forcing his new general to witness his depraved "entertainments." But a kindness to a condemned witch in her final, agonizing hours earns young Thirsk a miraculous bequest, while inflaming the wrath of his liege lord. With war looming in the north, Wyl must obey Celimus's treacherous dictates and undertake a suicidal journey to an enemy court -- armed with a mysterious power that could prove both boon and curse. For unless he accepts Myrren's gift, it will surely destroy him ... and the land he must defend."@en

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  • "Science fiction"
  • "Fantasy fiction"@en
  • "Fantasy fiction"
  • "Roman fantastique"
  • "French language materials"
  • "Australské romány"
  • "Australian fiction"
  • "Fiction"@en
  • "Fiction"
  • "Electronic books"
  • "Electronic books"@en
  • "Fantasy romány"
  • "Fantasy novels"
  • "Love stories"@en

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  • "Myrren's gift. [1]"@en
  • "Die dunkle Gabe : der Feuerbund : erster Roman"
  • "Myrren's gift : the quickening book one"@en
  • "Myrrenin dar"
  • "Die dunkle Gabe : Roman"
  • "Le don"
  • "Myrren's gift : Quickening, book 1"
  • "Myrren's gift the quickening series, book 1"@en
  • "Die dunkle Gabe : der Feuerbund ; erster Roman"
  • "Myrren's gift"@en
  • "Myrren's gift"
  • "Převtělení. Kniha první, Myrrenin dar"
  • "Myrrens geschenk"
  • "Myrren's Gift"@en

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