“[A] masterpiece of the fantastic…this is a novel to savor…delicious.” Rocky Mountain News
The moment ten-year-old Ivan stumbled upon the clearing in the Carpathian forest, his life was forever changed. Atop a pedestal encircled by fallen leaves, a beautiful princess lay still as death, but a malevolent presence nearby sent Ivan scrambling for safety.
Years later, Ivan is an American graduate student, engaged to be married. Yet he cannot forget that long-ago day in the forest nor convince himself it was merely a frightened boy’s fantasy. Compelled to return to his native land, Ivan finds the clearing just as he left it. This time he does not run. This time he awakens the beauty with a kiss—and steps into a world that vanished a thousand years ago.
A rich tapestry of clashing worlds, Enchantment is an original novel of a love and destiny that transcends centuries and the dark force that stalks them across the ages.
“[A] masterpiece of the fantastic…this is a novel to savor…delicious.” Rocky Mountain News
“[Card’s] new look at a classic tale is clever…adding attractive whimsical twists and cultural confluences to a familiar story.” Publishers Weekly
“Mixing magic and modernity, the acclaimed Orson Scott Card (Ender’s Game) has woven threads of history, religion, and myth together into a convincing, time-hopping tale that is part love story, part adventure.” Amazon.com, editorial review
“Richly detailed and engagingly peopled: a fascinating remake.” Kirkus Reviews
“The youthful protagonists, the elements of fantasy and romance, and Card’s imaginative, humorous storytelling make this a winner for young adults.” Library Journal
Language | English |
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Release Day | Dec 31, 2007 |
Release Date | January 1, 2008 |
Release Date Machine | 1199145600 |
Imprint | Blackstone Publishing |
Provider | Blackstone Publishing |
Categories | Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy, Historical, Fiction - All, Fiction - Adult |
Overview
The moment ten-year-old Ivan stumbled upon the clearing in the Carpathian forest, his life was forever changed. Atop a pedestal encircled by fallen leaves, a beautiful princess lay still as death, but a malevolent presence nearby sent Ivan scrambling for safety.
Years later, Ivan is an American graduate student, engaged to be married. Yet he cannot forget that long-ago day in the forest nor convince himself it was merely a frightened boy’s fantasy. Compelled to return to his native land, Ivan finds the clearing just as he left it. This time he does not run. This time he awakens the beauty with a kiss—and steps into a world that vanished a thousand years ago.
A rich tapestry of clashing worlds, Enchantment is an original novel of a love and destiny that transcends centuries and the dark force that stalks them across the ages.