Series: Book 5 in the Wheel of Time series
Rating: ***
Tags: Fiction, Fantasy, Lang:en
Summary
In this sequel to the phenomenal New York Times bestseller
The Shadow Rising, Robert Jordan again plunges us into his
extraordinarily rich, totally unforgettable world:. ... Into
the forbidden city of Rhuidean, where Rand al'Thor, now the
Dragon Reborn, must conceal his present endeavor from all about
him, even Egwene and Moiraine. ... Into the Amyrlin's study in
the White Tower, where the Amyrlin, Flaida do Avriny a'Roihan,
is weaving new plans. ... Into Andor, where Siuan Sanche and
her companions, including the false Dragon Logain, have been
arrested for barn-burning. ... Into the luxurious hidden
chamber where the Forsaken Rahvin is meeting with three of his
fellows to ensure their ultimate victory over the Dragon. ...
Into the Queen's court in Caemlyn, where Morgase is curiously
in thrall to the handsome Lord Gaebril. For once the Dragon
walks the land, the fires of heaven fall where they will, until
all men's lives are ablaze. And in Shayol Ghul, the Dark One
stirs.