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'Stolen from her people as a child and raised as a citizen of the Tyranian Empire, Ligea Gayed is the obvious choice to despatch to her homeland, occupied Kardiastan, with orders to root out a rebel conspiracy.
'At first, she devotes herself to her new assignment with zeal. Adopted daughter of the Empire’s greatest general, and possessing a fearsome reputation within the ruthless Imperial spy network known as the Brotherhood, Ligea views herself as a loyal servant of Tyrans. But blood will out, and with each day she spends among her parents’ people, her disciplined self-image crumbles a little.
'And there are secrets in Kardiastan, secrets that will inevitably force Ligea to choose between her upbringing and her birthright. Secrets that will shape the destiny of two nations ...'
Source: Publisher's blurb.
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Dedication: For Mark and Mads, two people I wish I had known sooner, with love and thanks.
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
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The T'En Exiles : Exegesis
2007
single work
criticism
— Appears in: The T'En Exiles : An Exploration of Discrimination and Persecution in High Fantasy Novels 2007; (p. 1-43) -
[Review] Shadow Plays [et al]
2007
single work
review
— Appears in: Aurealis : Australian Fantasy and Science Fiction , no. 38/39 2007; (p. 210-215)
— Review of Shadow Plays : An Anthology of Speculative Fiction 2007 anthology short story ; Heart of the Mirage 2006 single work novel ; The Shadow of Tyr 2007 single work novel ; Song of the Shiver Barrens 2007 single work novel ; The Gypsy Crown 2006 single work children's fiction ; The Silver Horse 2006 single work children's fiction ; The Herb of Grace 2007 single work children's fiction ; The Cat's Eye Shell 2007 single work children's fiction ; The Lost Castle 2007 single work children's fiction ; The Last Days : A Novel 2006 single work novel ; Snow, Fire, Sword 2004 single work novel ; The Curse of Zohreh 2005 single work novel ; The Tyrant's Nephew 2006 single work novel -
Workshop Picks Up Professional Award
2006
single work
column
— Appears in: The Courier-Mail , 6 - 7 May 2006; (p. 36)
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[Review] Shadow Plays [et al]
2007
single work
review
— Appears in: Aurealis : Australian Fantasy and Science Fiction , no. 38/39 2007; (p. 210-215)
— Review of Shadow Plays : An Anthology of Speculative Fiction 2007 anthology short story ; Heart of the Mirage 2006 single work novel ; The Shadow of Tyr 2007 single work novel ; Song of the Shiver Barrens 2007 single work novel ; The Gypsy Crown 2006 single work children's fiction ; The Silver Horse 2006 single work children's fiction ; The Herb of Grace 2007 single work children's fiction ; The Cat's Eye Shell 2007 single work children's fiction ; The Lost Castle 2007 single work children's fiction ; The Last Days : A Novel 2006 single work novel ; Snow, Fire, Sword 2004 single work novel ; The Curse of Zohreh 2005 single work novel ; The Tyrant's Nephew 2006 single work novel -
Workshop Picks Up Professional Award
2006
single work
column
— Appears in: The Courier-Mail , 6 - 7 May 2006; (p. 36) -
The T'En Exiles : Exegesis
2007
single work
criticism
— Appears in: The T'En Exiles : An Exploration of Discrimination and Persecution in High Fantasy Novels 2007; (p. 1-43)
Awards
- 2006 shortlisted Aurealis Awards for Excellence in Australian Speculative Fiction — Fantasy Division — Novel
