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The Dragon Nimbus #2
Der verbotene Zauber - Der Drachen Nimbus
The kingdom of Coronnan, once the serene home of dragons, is faced with the greatest challenge in its history. The dragons have vanished and the rogue magic is rampant in the land. Only Prince Darville and his betrothed can restore peace and return the dragons to Coronnan. First, Darville must free his princess from an enchantment it will soon be too late to break.
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First published November 1, 1995
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Irene Radford
127 books135 followersAlso uses C.F. Bentley, Phyllis Irene Radford, Julia Verne St. John, Rachel Atwood, Phyllis Ames, P. Irene Radford and P.R. Frost.
Irene has been writing stories ever since she figured out what a pencil was for. Combining a love for Medieval history and a fascination with paranormal, Irene concentrated on fantasy writing.
In her spare time, Irene enjoys lacemaking and is a long time member of an international guild. Check out THE LONELIEST MAGICIAN, The Dragon Nimbus #3 for an exploration of her favorite obsession. A piece of magic lace is the obvious patch for a dragon wing. She has published numerous magazine articles about the history and technique of lacemaking as well as self publishing two lacemaker's fairy tales with lace patterns that can be made up to illustrate the stories. When she isn't writing or making lace she enjoys exploring the back roads and many museums of the Pacific Northwest.
For many years Irene was active in Ballet du Lac, a semi-pro ballet company. She taught ballet to youngsters in her local community school program. At the same time she led a Cub Scout pack and frequently found her home the preferred playground in the neighborhood for many more children than she thought possible.
Irene has held many full and part time jobs from Insurance underwriter to assistant curator of a museum to clerk in a fabric store. Writing is now her “day job.”
Two years ago, Irene took up fencing as research for GUARDIAN OF THE FREEDOM, Merlin’s Descendants #5. She figured one quarter would give her some vocabulary and a feel for a weapon in her hand. But that wasn’t enough to write realistic battles on the Ottoman frontier or convincing duels. So she signed up for another quarter. And another. Now she’s addicted and needs to add fencing to more of her books and let her subjects range further afield.
A native Oregonian living in Oregon, Irene is a member of an endangered species. As a service brat, she lived in a number of cities throughout the country until returning to Oregon in time to graduate from Tigard High School. She earned a B.A. in history from Lewis and Clark College, where she met her husband, Tim. Historical research has remained a lifelong passion and finally became a part of her job with the historical fantasy series Merlin’s Descendants.
Irene and her husband currently make their home in Welches, Oregon where they share their back yard with deer, coyotes, bear (check the pictures), raccoons and too many bird species to mention.
Irene has been writing stories ever since she figured out what a pencil was for. Combining a love for Medieval history and a fascination with paranormal, Irene concentrated on fantasy writing.
In her spare time, Irene enjoys lacemaking and is a long time member of an international guild. Check out THE LONELIEST MAGICIAN, The Dragon Nimbus #3 for an exploration of her favorite obsession. A piece of magic lace is the obvious patch for a dragon wing. She has published numerous magazine articles about the history and technique of lacemaking as well as self publishing two lacemaker's fairy tales with lace patterns that can be made up to illustrate the stories. When she isn't writing or making lace she enjoys exploring the back roads and many museums of the Pacific Northwest.
For many years Irene was active in Ballet du Lac, a semi-pro ballet company. She taught ballet to youngsters in her local community school program. At the same time she led a Cub Scout pack and frequently found her home the preferred playground in the neighborhood for many more children than she thought possible.
Irene has held many full and part time jobs from Insurance underwriter to assistant curator of a museum to clerk in a fabric store. Writing is now her “day job.”
Two years ago, Irene took up fencing as research for GUARDIAN OF THE FREEDOM, Merlin’s Descendants #5. She figured one quarter would give her some vocabulary and a feel for a weapon in her hand. But that wasn’t enough to write realistic battles on the Ottoman frontier or convincing duels. So she signed up for another quarter. And another. Now she’s addicted and needs to add fencing to more of her books and let her subjects range further afield.
A native Oregonian living in Oregon, Irene is a member of an endangered species. As a service brat, she lived in a number of cities throughout the country until returning to Oregon in time to graduate from Tigard High School. She earned a B.A. in history from Lewis and Clark College, where she met her husband, Tim. Historical research has remained a lifelong passion and finally became a part of her job with the historical fantasy series Merlin’s Descendants.
Irene and her husband currently make their home in Welches, Oregon where they share their back yard with deer, coyotes, bear (check the pictures), raccoons and too many bird species to mention.
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July 19, 2022
I did not read the first book in this series, but still really enjoyed this book. I hope I'll be able to find the other books in the series. The complex theme of enchantment and spells, the switching of bodies (human to cat) for the Princess and in previous book switching from human to wolf and back for the Prince. The knowledge that they were perfect for each other and all the little things that came between them (evil uncle and malicious governess).
April 8, 2018
Wow what a continuation.
Hate having to wait for the remaining books to arrive.
Hate having to wait for the remaining books to arrive.
September 21, 2019
6/10 Enjoyable enough but nothing really special.
March 4, 2023
Prince Darville needs a wife according to the rules of the kingdom, but he isn't keen on the Princess the regent and the council have chosen for him, and it doesn't help that the reason she's been picked is to prevent her homeland from invading his.
At one time, the Prince was a dragon, and everyone knows that dragons are bad, and so is magic. Since the prince becoming a dragon could only be done with magic, the prince must be infected with some bad residual magic.
It also comes into play that the council, and the regent, don't want to relinquish their powers of rule, some because of greed, but others for concern about the magic. The prince is trying to get the council to back off, and the regent to let go of the reins, and in order to do that he must prove that there is a conspiracy to kill, or at least discredit, him, and by whom.
At one time, the Prince was a dragon, and everyone knows that dragons are bad, and so is magic. Since the prince becoming a dragon could only be done with magic, the prince must be infected with some bad residual magic.
It also comes into play that the council, and the regent, don't want to relinquish their powers of rule, some because of greed, but others for concern about the magic. The prince is trying to get the council to back off, and the regent to let go of the reins, and in order to do that he must prove that there is a conspiracy to kill, or at least discredit, him, and by whom.
September 15, 2014
There doesn't seem to be a very big change between the second book of this series and the first. In some ways, it feels slightly more mature than the first book did, but not by very much. The characters still act like inexperienced, headstrong teenagers. Some of the newly introduced characters are even more annoying than in the first book. Janataea, for example, annoyed the living crap out of me! I can honestly say that she is the most annoying, irritating character I have ever read!
Predictability! If there were supposed to be plot twists in this story, then the author failed miserably at it. You know what's happening almost immediately and nothing ever keeps you guessing about anything. From what I've learned about Radford from reading her first and second Dragon Nimbus books is that this author just does not have what it takes to properly write suspense and mystery. Most of the mystery is revealed because her characters "talk too much".
The editing atrocities are still present in this book as they were in the first one, too. It would seem the same inept editor worked on this book, as well. I suppose I should just assume he/she worked on Radford's whole Dragon Nimbus series. Like I mentioned in my review of the previous book, this is not exactly the fault of the author, but it speaks poorly of the publishing company, and they should be ashamed they allowed this kind of horrific editing to pass.
The beginning was weak and held all the campy childishness of the first book, but that started to get better toward the end. Around the middle, it got a little boring, but then it picked up again and was much faster paced.
Not too bad, really, considering its age. Relatively decent, if somewhat cliche fantasy adventure.
Predictability! If there were supposed to be plot twists in this story, then the author failed miserably at it. You know what's happening almost immediately and nothing ever keeps you guessing about anything. From what I've learned about Radford from reading her first and second Dragon Nimbus books is that this author just does not have what it takes to properly write suspense and mystery. Most of the mystery is revealed because her characters "talk too much".
The editing atrocities are still present in this book as they were in the first one, too. It would seem the same inept editor worked on this book, as well. I suppose I should just assume he/she worked on Radford's whole Dragon Nimbus series. Like I mentioned in my review of the previous book, this is not exactly the fault of the author, but it speaks poorly of the publishing company, and they should be ashamed they allowed this kind of horrific editing to pass.
The beginning was weak and held all the campy childishness of the first book, but that started to get better toward the end. Around the middle, it got a little boring, but then it picked up again and was much faster paced.
Not too bad, really, considering its age. Relatively decent, if somewhat cliche fantasy adventure.
May 25, 2012
Luckily, this second volume in the Dragon Nimbus series is much stronger than the first one (The Glass Dragon). Though this is actually the second time that I have read this book, I have to admit that nothing about it was even remotely familiar. It has been a very long time since I read it, but nothing about the characters or plot inspired even the slightest bit of deja vu.
Unfortunately, while this sequel was stronger than the first book, it still left me wanting. Hopefully, the series will continue to improve, but right now, it is pretty much just an average sort of fantasy novel with a predictable plot and slightly boring characters who are not really at all relatable. It does not share the type of lush qualities that are abound in the more “epic” fantasy series - no detailed descriptions of the land and its intricate workings, or realistic and three-dimensional characters. I do remember this series fondly from when I read it the first time around, but as of yet, I have not discovered what had captivated me so many years ago...
Unfortunately, while this sequel was stronger than the first book, it still left me wanting. Hopefully, the series will continue to improve, but right now, it is pretty much just an average sort of fantasy novel with a predictable plot and slightly boring characters who are not really at all relatable. It does not share the type of lush qualities that are abound in the more “epic” fantasy series - no detailed descriptions of the land and its intricate workings, or realistic and three-dimensional characters. I do remember this series fondly from when I read it the first time around, but as of yet, I have not discovered what had captivated me so many years ago...
March 12, 2015
now that i've read two of the books in this series I can say the following. These books are kinda slow and then everything happens all at once and you don't even notice you are now 3/4 of the way through the book. It is beautifully structured that way. The villains are pretty generic 'viallainy' for no real goal that power but the political explaination and bending is well told.
The characters are growing and changing and their connections last. I quite like this series
The characters are growing and changing and their connections last. I quite like this series
August 10, 2009
Loved this second book in the Dragon Nimbus series. The characters are much more fully developed, the storyline runs much smoother than the first book, and the plot was a great read. I enjoyed getting to know Yaakke as he seems to be the focus of the next book in the series. Looking forward to reading more in this series as well as other series that this author has written.
February 23, 2008
There were basically no surprises in this book. And I don't think that was by accident. Every "twist" is thoroughly broadcast, and ultimately not that interesting. Kind of let down since I really liked the first book.
September 6, 2009
Irene Radford indulged in a few more plot lines in this book, while still holding the importance of the first book. The ending of this book was more of an actual ending, and I tended to be more satisfied with the plot resolutions than the first book.
June 8, 2015
Prince Darville is dealing with rogue magicians, waining dragon magic and Princess Rossemikka and a cat with a mind of it's own. Which makes this adventure entertaining and with many twist and turns and monsters to boot. Great read, on to book 3 of The Dragon Nimbus: The Loneliest Magician.
May 28, 2021
5 star - Perfect
4 star - i would recommend
3 star - good
2 star - struggled to complete
1 star - could not finish
4 star - i would recommend
3 star - good
2 star - struggled to complete
1 star - could not finish
March 30, 2014
Enjoyed it, especially towards the end.
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