A Song for Arbonne by Guy Gavriel Kay

A song for Arbonne is one of those rare novels that creates an entire world of its own, one which enfolds and enthralls us so strongly that we close its pages with a pang of regret. It is the finest novel so far from Guy Gavriel Kay, who has received international acclaim for his Fionavar Tapestry trilogy and the epic Tigana. The novel draws its ambience and inspiration from the sensuous culture of medieval Provence - the land of the troubadours and the courts of love.

Arbonne is a sun-blessed country of vineyards and olive trees, and the home of a passionate, goddess-centered culture. To the north is Gorhaut, a dour Kingdom of warriors led by a cruel, misogynistic lord who sees Arbonne as ripe for the taking. One man is caught between the Blaise, a rough-hewn northern mercenary who serves, bemusedly, in the courts of the south.

When the invaders sweep down from the mountains, the men and women of Arbonne face their darkest They find the power of love and poetry tested against the might of fire and sword. And Blaise discovers that the fate of courtly Arbonne may lie in his rugged hands.

Used uncorrected proof/advanced reader copy, contains letter from the publisher, light markings on page edges, binding tight, pages bright, a very nice copy!