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In the frozen land of Cherek, Lord Cadoc Marubin lies dying and chaos threatens the land.
During his four decades in power he had held Dalmorat Province in an iron grip, for which his heirs now contend. Cherek is poised on the brink of new-world advancements in culture and technology, but Cadoc's choice could deny his people that bright fate and seal Dalmorat in darkness.
Kieve Rider, sworn to Cadoc's service, detests both the man she serves and the oath that binds her to his evils. Yet by that same oath it falls upon her to act as lynchpin in Cadoc's naming of a new heir. Embroiled in the complexities of character, corruption and political intrigue, Kieve struggles to trust anyone, not least herself.
Mapping Winter is a dynastic fantasy thriller, with a promise of steampunk at its labyrinthine heart.
First published as The Sword of Winter in 1983, Mapping Winter has been extensively revised to fit the author's originally intended vision.
Praise for Marta Randall:
'A rich display of strong characters, of intrigue, murder, scandal, hate and love... ' - Roger Zelazny
"Marta Randall is a sensational, subtle, precise, and gorgeous writer." - Karen Joy Fowler, author of The Jane Austen Book Club, Sarah Canary, and Artificial Things
Marta Randall was born in Mexico City, Mexico in 1948. First published in 1972, she is the author of seven novels (one a Nebula nominee) and numerous shorter works (one a Nebula nominee). She also edited New Dimensions 11 and 12, and Nebula Stories 19. She has taught writing at the Clarion East and Clarion West writing workshops, UC Berkeley extension, Portland State University, and at private workshops. From 1981 through 1984, she served first as Vice-President and later the first female President of the Science Fiction Writers of America. Randall has published under the pseudonym Martha Conley as well as her real name.
Genre: Fantasy
During his four decades in power he had held Dalmorat Province in an iron grip, for which his heirs now contend. Cherek is poised on the brink of new-world advancements in culture and technology, but Cadoc's choice could deny his people that bright fate and seal Dalmorat in darkness.
Kieve Rider, sworn to Cadoc's service, detests both the man she serves and the oath that binds her to his evils. Yet by that same oath it falls upon her to act as lynchpin in Cadoc's naming of a new heir. Embroiled in the complexities of character, corruption and political intrigue, Kieve struggles to trust anyone, not least herself.
Mapping Winter is a dynastic fantasy thriller, with a promise of steampunk at its labyrinthine heart.
First published as The Sword of Winter in 1983, Mapping Winter has been extensively revised to fit the author's originally intended vision.
Praise for Marta Randall:
'A rich display of strong characters, of intrigue, murder, scandal, hate and love... ' - Roger Zelazny
"Marta Randall is a sensational, subtle, precise, and gorgeous writer." - Karen Joy Fowler, author of The Jane Austen Book Club, Sarah Canary, and Artificial Things
Marta Randall was born in Mexico City, Mexico in 1948. First published in 1972, she is the author of seven novels (one a Nebula nominee) and numerous shorter works (one a Nebula nominee). She also edited New Dimensions 11 and 12, and Nebula Stories 19. She has taught writing at the Clarion East and Clarion West writing workshops, UC Berkeley extension, Portland State University, and at private workshops. From 1981 through 1984, she served first as Vice-President and later the first female President of the Science Fiction Writers of America. Randall has published under the pseudonym Martha Conley as well as her real name.
Genre: Fantasy
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