Usurper's Crown

Praise for Sarah Zettel's First Novel of Isavalta "A Sorcerer's Treasonis a gem of a book, artfully blending the windswept magic of late 19th-century Lake Superior with that of the mystical realm of Isavalta. Sarah Zettel's vision of both places is keen, her worldbuilding refreshing and original, her plot unpredictable and her characters multi-dimensional. The journeys across time, layers of court intrigue, haunting magic and crisp depiction of setting make for an extremely enjoyable read."--Elizabeth Haydon, author ofProphecy "Complicated court intrigue is brought alive in a setting, enriched by research in Russian folklore and magic-lore, for a very cleverly woven fantasy. A good read indeed."--Andre Norton "Should please readers eager to leave this dull world of ours behind." --Publishers Weekly "A Sorcerer's Treasonis a sumptuous tale of subtle magic, malevolent sorcery and twisted loyalties where nothing is at it first appears--I can guarantee you won't regret venturing into Sarah Zettel's world." --Sara Douglass, author ofThe Wayfarer Redemption "Blending mythos from Chinese, Russian and pan-Indian cultures, Ms. Zettel's magical world is a well crafted millieu in this first of a trilogy." --Romantic Times(****) "If you're after an utterly compelling tale based around how magic is weaved and people are corrupted, then this is for you!" --Dreamwatch Intriguingly blending well-researched Russian and Chinese folklore, Zettel creates a fine fantasy." --Paula Luedtke,BooklistZettel, Sarah is the author of 'Usurper's Crown', published 2003 under ISBN 9780312874421 and ISBN 0312874421.