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An Earthly Crown (Sword of Heaven, Bk 1)
An Earthly Crown - Sword of Heaven, Bk 1
Author: Kate Elliott
CONFRONTATION OF CONQUERORS In jARAN, Kate Elliott introduced us to the planet Rhui, an interdicted, low-technology, human-populated world, and to the nomadic jaran tribes, a people on the brink of uniting under one charismatic warlord, Ilya Bakhtiian. AN EARTHLY CROWN returns us to Rhui as the jaran tribes, led by Ilya, are sweeping across the ...  more »
PBS Market Price: $8.09 or $4.19+1 credit
ISBN-13: 9780886775469
ISBN-10: 0886775469
Publication Date: 3/1/1993
Pages: 512
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  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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3.8 stars, based on 34 ratings
Publisher: DAW
Book Type: Paperback
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reviewed An Earthly Crown (Sword of Heaven, Bk 1) on + 13 more book reviews
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Great book but make sure to get book two at the same time because this one doesn't really end.
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This book is rather different in style from the first of the four Jaran novels. In this novel, second in the series a few years ater the end of "Jaran", Soerenson is visiting the Jaran along with some of his aides and a troupe of Earth actors, with the goals of exploring the Chapalii monument that Tess discovered in the prequel and persuading Tess to return with him. A final goal is gradually furthering the evolution of Jaran and Rhuian culture, with the expectation that they will eventually recontact galactic society. The visit takes place against the backdrop of Bakhtiaan's continuing campaign of conquest.

The story generally involves far less action, and a bit less sex, than the first book.

Elliott's work is always complex and intriguing. Her characters are fully developed entering this book, but she manages to flesh them out further. Anyone who read the first Jaran book or her latest series, "Crown of Stars," will love this book.
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This is a good fanatasy story.

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