Cette saga épique suit une femme ordinaire projetée dans un monde aux règles et lois magiques propres. Son talent musical, apparemment banal, se révèle être une source de pouvoir incroyable dans ce nouvel environnement, lui permettant de devenir une figure centrale dans la lutte contre les forces obscures. L'histoire explore les thèmes de la découverte de son propre potentiel, des conflits culturels et du pouvoir de l'art face au danger.
The world of Erde is governed by the power of music and song. When Anna Marshall, a singer and music instructor at Iowa State University, is drawn into Erde, she becomes a sorceress - potentially their strongest. Her power soon makes her the target of ruthless political factions.
The sequel to The Soprano Sorceress, from the bestselling author of the Recluce Saga With The Soprano Sorceress L.E. Modesitt started The Spellsong Cycle, an innovative and compelling new fantasy series that won Modesitt tons of new readers. The Spellsong War will enthrall its readers and continue to build Modesitt's increasingly loyal following. Anna Marshal is regent of the kingdom of Defalk only a few months after a sorcerer pulled her from her boring life as a music instructor in Ames, Iowa to the world of Erde. With her ability and her integrity she saved Defalk from invasion and became it's regent, now she must defend it against the greedy rulers of neighboring kingdoms who see a weakened state and a possible opportunity. The Spellsong War is the second book of the Spellong Cycle.
The third book of the Spellsong Cycle concludes a trilogy featuring Anna Marshall, the music teacher and soprano from the Midwest transported into a fantasy world where magic world to musical principles -- making her a powerful magician. Now known as Regent of Defalk, Anna must battle men who would destroy her and claim Defalk for their own.
L.E. Modesitt, Jr. has captivated a wide readership with his fantasy novels set in the universe of Recluce, amassing over a million copies in print. He expands his audience with the Spellsong Cycle, where music serves as a conduit for magic. In this new series, the narrative follows Secca, a young Sorceress who faces formidable political and military threats. Following the unexpected death of her mentor, Anna, the legendary Sorceress Protector of Defalk, Secca is thrust into a position of power before her training is complete. Despite her doubts about her abilities and the ruler's strength, she must command her magical resources to quell unrest in a neighboring province. Additionally, she must rally allies to lift a naval siege by the Sea Priests, who wield a new drumming magic that endangers the world's balance of power. As Secca navigates battles and leads an army for the first time, she learns to master sorcery and diplomacy. She also seeks to form alliances with reluctant partners and mediate power struggles among diverse societies. Amid these challenges, Secca discovers unexpected love in a world where women's worth is often undervalued. Through her journey, she emerges as a figure of courage and resilience, committed to survival and justice.