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Strands #2
Maze of Moonlight
In the sequel to Strands of Starlight, Christopher, Baron of Aurverelle, rescues Vanessa, a young peasant girl with extraordinary powers, from the persecution of the Inquisition, and the two join forces with Elvenkind to save the world from murderous rebels. Original.
256 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published March 1, 1993
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Gael Baudino
22Ìýbooks70ÌýfollowersGael Baudino (born 1955) is a contemporary American fantasy author who also writes under the pseudonyms of Gael A. Kathryns, K.M. Tonso, and G.A. Kathryns.
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July 16, 2024
So we come full circle in this elves versus medieval human story. A main issue with this sequel is the uncertainty i had many occasions deciding if i am reading poetry or prose...the ruminations were often times cumbersome
December 5, 2024
I just finished Maze of Moonlight by Gael Baudino, and I absolutely loved it. The story, though straightforward, is profoundly engaging, and the characters are masterfully written. Christopher, the protagonist, stood out to me as especially likable. His vulnerability and uncertainty - he's lost, unsure of who he is - made him relatable. Yet, there's also a quiet strength in him, a courage in his relentless search for understanding himself and the people around him, which makes his journey incredibly compelling.
What I appreciated most was the transformation the characters underwent throughout the story. Their growth felt authentic and meaningful, adding depth to the narrative. Overall, it's a beautifully written tale that captures the complexity of self-discovery and human connection.
What I appreciated most was the transformation the characters underwent throughout the story. Their growth felt authentic and meaningful, adding depth to the narrative. Overall, it's a beautifully written tale that captures the complexity of self-discovery and human connection.
August 22, 2024
This book involves political, religious, and physical battles. It is also greatly involved with Elves, robbers, and morality. It starts with Christopher, the Baron in charge of a city, going off to the Crusades and coming back as a mad man. I
was actually okay with that. However, his respect for his horrendous grandfather and fear of Elves bugged me quite a lot.
It’s a very violent tale.
was actually okay with that. However, his respect for his horrendous grandfather and fear of Elves bugged me quite a lot.
It’s a very violent tale.
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September 7, 2020RoC is by Penguin.
September 9, 2022
I surely had to have read this book. I read 1, 3, 4 and 5. But I have no memory of the story. I only recognized the back cover description.
Luckily, it's a great, powerful, at times horrifying story of a (mad) man recovering from the failure of the Crusade, and the people (and Elves) he encounters. (Oh, yeah, and the monkey who scampered about and threw apples at everyone.) He comes back to a country where inquisitors and gangs of brigands freely roam, causing suffering. He helps a woman who sees too much on a psychic level, a (very closeted gay) man who suffers abuse from a baron. and then the Free towns.
Luckily, it's a great, powerful, at times horrifying story of a (mad) man recovering from the failure of the Crusade, and the people (and Elves) he encounters. (Oh, yeah, and the monkey who scampered about and threw apples at everyone.) He comes back to a country where inquisitors and gangs of brigands freely roam, causing suffering. He helps a woman who sees too much on a psychic level, a (very closeted gay) man who suffers abuse from a baron. and then the Free towns.
May 2, 2011
I read this series many years ago when I was young and foolish, and going through a pagan/Wiccan phase. I loved the first book in the series, but was disappointed by the second one Maze of Moonlight. It devolved into drivel and I lost interest.
April 11, 2010
THis one was disappointing, not what I have come to expect from the author...lost my interest rather quickly, a little dry and slow moving.
June 1, 2012
I thoroughly enjoy these books. Piked up the 1st one at a used bookstore and loved it. This one is in the same spirit. Good fantasy with strong female characters.
June 6, 2016
Very nice book. I thoroughly enjoyed it---fantasy, about people and elves, but good character development, sufficient action and love to keep me interested, nice writing.
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