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Last T'En Trilogy #2
Dark Legacy
A royal enchantress is torn between a magic legacy and a shattering destiny....In a world of treachery and magic, a warrior princess must face an unknown future — while her past comes back to haunt her....Fair Isle was once a lush and lovely land, renowned for its wealth and elegance. Now its fields lie blackened by barbarian Ghebite conquerors who despise its traditions of female freedom — and fear its captive young empress, Imoshen.One of the last pure T'En — legendary for their subtle enchantments and fearsome beauty — Imoshen's magical nature is just beginning to emerge as this new era dawns on Fair Isle. Now, pregnant with Ghebite leader Tulkhan's child, she must battle to save both her land and her new union from being torn apart by suspicion and fear.Despite their clashing cultures, Tulkhan stirs in Imoshen a quicksilver passion, an all-consuming attraction that trembles on the brink of love. But as Imoshen tries to resist the urge to give in to this powerful longing, an older bond — and more sacred lust — tempts her. For she cannot forget her youthful betrothal to her kinsman Reothe, the last T'En warrior, a proud and sorcerous renegade who now seeks to reclaim Fair Isle — and Imoshen as well....
493 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2000
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May 20, 2009
Ensuring peace on Fair Isle will take more than diplomacy with the General, Tulkhan - especially when his distrust of Imoshen continues to grow. Her powers are also growing, along with Tulkhan's child inside her and her connection to the rebel leader and T'En prince, Reothe.
Imoshen is legally bonded to Tulkhan, ostensibly to unit the Ghebites and the people of Fair Isle, but despite her loyalty to him she cannot help but feel drawn to Reothe, a man who is just like her and understands her. She has Tulkhan's baby, a boy more T'En than "trueman", half Dhamfeer with his six fingers and wine-dark eyes, but when his new life is taken away she must make a deal with the spirits that has as-yet unknown consequences.
I read books 1 and 2 while at uni and loved them, and only recently got my hands on the third to finish the trilogy. I've read the first two several times and still find them enjoyable, though now - now that I'm more jaded, perhaps, or just pickier - there are things that bother me about the writing. There's too much repetition of thoughts, feeling, motivations, justifications, that type of thing. My edition of the first book needed a lot more copy-editing and proof-reading, for the mistakes are numerous and that always bugs me. But the pacing is great, there's always something happening, the plot is detailed and you're not always sure where it's going to take you, and the women of Fair Isle hold their own.
Imoshen greatly matures in this second book, and Tulkhan is a strong character as well, but it's blatantly obvious that his distrust of her is stretched into a thin plot device to keep them apart. The tension between Imoshen, Reothe and Tulkhan is generally handled well, though in Dark Legacy (and most of the third book) I hated Reothe. But the misunderstandings and lack of communication between them just made me so frustrated! And you never do find out what bargain Imoshen made with the Parakletos to save the life of her son, though there is one tiny little hint - that probably has nothing to do with it after all!
Imoshen is legally bonded to Tulkhan, ostensibly to unit the Ghebites and the people of Fair Isle, but despite her loyalty to him she cannot help but feel drawn to Reothe, a man who is just like her and understands her. She has Tulkhan's baby, a boy more T'En than "trueman", half Dhamfeer with his six fingers and wine-dark eyes, but when his new life is taken away she must make a deal with the spirits that has as-yet unknown consequences.
I read books 1 and 2 while at uni and loved them, and only recently got my hands on the third to finish the trilogy. I've read the first two several times and still find them enjoyable, though now - now that I'm more jaded, perhaps, or just pickier - there are things that bother me about the writing. There's too much repetition of thoughts, feeling, motivations, justifications, that type of thing. My edition of the first book needed a lot more copy-editing and proof-reading, for the mistakes are numerous and that always bugs me. But the pacing is great, there's always something happening, the plot is detailed and you're not always sure where it's going to take you, and the women of Fair Isle hold their own.
Imoshen greatly matures in this second book, and Tulkhan is a strong character as well, but it's blatantly obvious that his distrust of her is stretched into a thin plot device to keep them apart. The tension between Imoshen, Reothe and Tulkhan is generally handled well, though in Dark Legacy (and most of the third book) I hated Reothe. But the misunderstandings and lack of communication between them just made me so frustrated! And you never do find out what bargain Imoshen made with the Parakletos to save the life of her son, though there is one tiny little hint - that probably has nothing to do with it after all!
February 7, 2019
This was a fast paced, intriguing read but the characters really frustrated me. First of all, Tulkhan’s insecurities drove him to cruelty towards Imoshen - even his upbringing and culture could not excuse his wilful, nearly petty treatment of a woman who selflessly and sacrificially served their common goals. How many times must a woman nearly die for a man before he trusts her? And Imoshen, as much as I admired her devotion, continually allowed this subjugation despite her belief in the rights of women. Honestly, I would have ditched him for her kinsman long ago. Despite this, the story was intriguing and I’ll continue reading
April 22, 2011
Amazing, many thanks to Daniells who sent me a copy.
It was amazing to reread this novel, it was entertaining. And just like its predecessor it had me on the edge of my seat, wanting to reach in and shake the characters.
I cannot wait till I find the third book, and can reaquaint myself with the ending of this series.
It was amazing to reread this novel, it was entertaining. And just like its predecessor it had me on the edge of my seat, wanting to reach in and shake the characters.
I cannot wait till I find the third book, and can reaquaint myself with the ending of this series.
November 19, 2010
Looks like this one is also titled "Dark Legacy". I enjoyed reading it.
June 12, 2011
The is the second book in the Last T'En trilogy, also published in the US as Dark Dreams.
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