Andre Norton might be best known for her Witchworld series but to my mind an earlier novel, The Beastmaster, is at least of good. Perhaps a little more Sci Fi than Fantasy but a great read.
Another episode in my fantasy book review using my Avatar, Lord Yama. A podcast to uncover hidden gems, trilogies and series that seem to have been lost in time, as well as the best that is on offer from modern writers. It's not a review so much as my desire to share the books that I have enjoyed in more than half a century of reading SFF. Lord Yama is an ancient Chinese deity, the lord of hell, who judges souls and decides on their fate.
bxjk4a9znua32scgjt5qfjtehw3s882.86 KB While he is away on campaign fighting for his emperor, jealous rivals kidnap Jingli, the wife of the hero Ox and sell her to slavers heading for the brothels of distant Shu. Thinking her dead, the warrior drowns his grief in blood and death until one day a wizard tells him she yet lives. Ox must raise an army to try to rescue her.
The latest episode in my fantasy book review using my avatar, Lord Yama. It's aimed at those who love fantasy and science fiction but have run out of things to read. A place to discover hidden gems and brilliant novels, trilogies and series that seem to have been lost in time, as well as the best that is on offer from modern writers. It's not a review so much as my desire to share the books that I have enjoyed in more than half a century of reading...
Spoil, examines the way the West looted millions of priceless relics from China during the colonial era. His book tells the story of when they were stolen, who stole them and where they are now. Many looted items are still on display in museums throughout the world. In Spoil, Andrew suggests that it is time to give back what was taken and offers a way to do so which which could work for everyone. This short film highlights some of the highlights from the book.
