The Island and the Ring Author:Laura C. Stevenson Tania is pursued by the evil ruler Ascanet for a star sapphire ring, as well as by a mounted army of Silver Souls and a group of vicious hippogriffs. "The story is classic fantasy and romance told in a refined tone that will appeal to subtle tastes. The lean but hypervisual narrative feeds the reader's imagination while the dialogue effortlessly... more » imparts deep philosophy." -- Publishers Weekly« less