Rex Regis: The Eighth Book of the Imager Portfolio Author: L. E. Modesitt | Language: English | ISBN:
0765336340 | Format: EPUB
Rex Regis: The Eighth Book of the Imager Portfolio Description
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This is the eighth book in the Imager Portfolio and covers another episode in the life of Quaeryt. For those unfamiliar with the series, it would be difficult to start with this book, as so much character background is assumed. However, for readers of this series, this book adds yet another piece of knowledge to the history of imagers, further fleshing out the world Modesitt has created. Quaeryt and his ruler, Lord Bhayar, are trying to unify all the lands of the continent of Lydar. The path so far has been bloody, filled not just with usual battles, but also with treachery. In this installment, the treason comes from within, complicating the already difficult task of ruling the conquered territories. Quaeryt and his wife, Velora, try their best to begin the slow process of actually building the world’s first Imager academy, while never actually telling anyone except Lord Bhayar what they are doing. Dialogue and internal musings serve to show the good and the bad sides of the characters, while pulling the reader deeper into the fictional world. Fans will eagerly and impatiently await the next installment of this series. --Rebecca Gerber
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Praise for The Imager Portfolio
“A wholly absorbing entry in this highly addictive series.”
—Kirkus, starred review on Antiagon Fire
“[Modesitt’s] world building is seamless and realistic, and his characters are not only well-rounded but somehow familiar. Series fans will put this on their must-read list.”
—Library Journal, starred review on Imager's Battalion
“Fast-paced and full of political intrigue, corruption, and more overt forms of mayhem, this novel is a worthy sequel and a wonderful addition to the Imager portfolio. Highly recommended.”
—City Book Review (Sacramento/San Francisco) on Princeps
“Perhaps the best so far in this consistently fascinating series.”
—Kirkus, starred review, on Scholar
“Modesitt has drawn a world intriguing enough by itself and thoroughly integrated the magic of imaging into it. The characters are real people, learning and struggling and dealing with their families. Rivetingly beginning a new series, Imager Portfolio, this is thoroughly absorbing, whetting the appetite for the next installment.”
—Booklist on Imager
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- Series: The Imager Portfolio (Book 8)
- Hardcover: 448 pages
- Publisher: Tor Books (January 7, 2014)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0765336340
- ISBN-13: 978-0765336347
- Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.4 x 1.5 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Regis Regis is the eighth book of the IMAGER PORTFOLIO and the fifth book following Quaeryt. After literally years of hard work, war, and nothing less than miraculous events, the curtain begins to close on this part of Solidar’s history.
The fall of Antiago had been particularly painful for Quaeryt because of the loss of his child when his wife was injured. The reality of the constant threat of power-hungry competitors to influence the future of the continent of Lydar leaves Quaeryt with very little time to heal or mourn. In spite of his incredible success, Quaeryt knows that he must race back to report to Bhayar, now ruler of almost all of Lydar.
As in the previous four books, Quaeryt spends a great deal of time interacting with recalcitrant High Holders. These men enjoyed great power under the previous ruler of Bovaria, but are now very slow to adapt to Bhayar’s rule because they believe that they are somehow exempt from the constraints on the rest of humanity. There are notable exceptions to the rule, including men who, because of loyalty to personal family or who suffered tragedy at the hands of the previous ruler, are now open to change. Those side stories are often poignant, though they are often tragic.
Quaeryt and his highly intelligent, insightful, beautiful wife Vaelora (read that as cliché Modesitt female hero) are again given difficult tasks in order to support Bhayar. It has been almost frustrating to watch Bhayar continually struggle to embrace their support and insight. Bhayar just seems to constantly fight against the repeated demonstrations of Quaeryt’s loyalty and demonstrated expertise.
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