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Sunset Mantle by Alter S. Reiss
4.0
A wonderful little military fantasy story worthy of comparison to Gemmell.
Cete comes to the Reach Antach at a mercenary in perilous times. The Reach is going to be acted against because it's an upstart military power and it has made unwise allies. An early encounter with a blind seamstress sparks unexpected loyalty to the Reach though, and Cete performs a feat of honor that leaves him an outcast. That doesn't stop him fighting though, and with his blind love's support he can do the impossible.
A tale of honor, loyalty and heroism against overwhelming evil forces, this is a terrific story. The world is no-magic but filled with the sort of economics and politics that any student of medieval Europe would feel right at home with. Cete himself is a great character with a noble point of view. Marelle is the craftswoman responsible for the mantle with the sunset embroidery that first catches his eye, and she is equally noble especially considering her vulnerability.
Short and very good.
Cete comes to the Reach Antach at a mercenary in perilous times. The Reach is going to be acted against because it's an upstart military power and it has made unwise allies. An early encounter with a blind seamstress sparks unexpected loyalty to the Reach though, and Cete performs a feat of honor that leaves him an outcast. That doesn't stop him fighting though, and with his blind love's support he can do the impossible.
A tale of honor, loyalty and heroism against overwhelming evil forces, this is a terrific story. The world is no-magic but filled with the sort of economics and politics that any student of medieval Europe would feel right at home with. Cete himself is a great character with a noble point of view. Marelle is the craftswoman responsible for the mantle with the sunset embroidery that first catches his eye, and she is equally noble especially considering her vulnerability.
Short and very good.