Set against the turbulent backdrop of the Italian Renaissance this alternate history takes place in a world where real faith-based magic exists. Our hero is Damiano Dalstrego. He is a wizard's son, an alchemist and the heir to dark magics. Shattered by the demonic fury of his dark powers, Damiano Delstrego has forsaken his magical heritage to live as a mortal man.
Lens of the World: Lens of the World, Book 1
UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 54 mins)
By R. A. MacAvoy
Narrated By Jeremy Arthur
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Overall
(1)
Performance
(1)
Story
(1)
Lens of the World is the story of a prodigious life. It recounts the coming of age of Nazhuret, an outcast and orphan who rises from his lowly estate as a ward of the Sordaling military school to become a mighty warrior, philosopher, and confidant of the King of Vestinglon. As he grows, the young man receives outlandish knowledge and is prepared for an entirely exceptional destiny far beyond the narrow confines of his kingdom.
Katherine Hooper says:
"Beautifully told coming of age story"
Tea with the Black Dragon: Black Dragon, Book 1
UNABRIDGED (5 hrs and 41 mins)
By R. A. MacAvoy
Narrated By Megan Hayes
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Overall
(14)
Performance
(13)
Story
(13)
Martha Macnamara knows that her daughter, Elizabeth, is in trouble; she just doesn't know what kind. Mysterious phone calls from San Francisco at odd hours of the night are the only contact she has had with Elizabeth for years. Now, Elizabeth has sent her a plane ticket and reserved a room for her at San Francisco's most luxurious hotel. Yet she has not tried to contact Martha since she arrived, leaving her lonely, confused, and a little bit worried. Into the story steps Mayland Long, a distinguished-looking and wealthy Chinese man who lives at the hotel and is drawn to Martha's good nature and ability to pinpoint the truth of a matter.
Stephen says:
"Lovely Tale, but...."
Damiano: Damiano, Book 1
UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 42 mins)
By R. A. MacAvoy
Narrated By Nicholas Tecosky
Whispersync for Voice-ready
Overall
(5)
Performance
(4)
Story
(3)
Our hero is Damiano Dalstrego. He is a wizard's son, an alchemist and the heir to dark magics. But he is also an innocent, a young scholar and musician befriended by the Archangel Raphael, who instructs him in the lute. To save his beloved city from war, Damiano leaves his cloistered life and sets out on a pilgrimage, seeking the aid of the powerful sorceress Saara as he must walk the narrow path between light and shadow, accompanied only by his talking dog.
Katherine Hooper says:
"Historical fantasy set in Renaissance Italy"
The Grey Horse
UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 36 mins)
By R. A. MacAvoy
Narrated By Steve Coulter
Whispersync for Voice-ready
Overall
(7)
Performance
(5)
Story
(5)
Set against the colorful and magical backdrop of Ireland, The Grey Horse chronicles a time when the Irish people suffered under harsh English overlords who sought to destroy their culture and way of life. Into the Irish town of Carraroe, a magnificent, completely grey stallion appears. The horse brings with him the promise of better times and magical happenings, for he is actually the shape-shifted form of Ruairi MacEibhir, journeyed to a time of danger in order to win the hand of the woman he loves.
Ellen says:
"A good enough irish tale"
Lord of Emperors: Book Two of the Sarantine Mosaic
UNABRIDGED (21 hrs and 53 mins)
By Guy Gavriel Kay
Narrated By Berny Clark
Overall
(37)
Performance
(31)
Story
(32)
Crispin the mosaicist wants to concentrate on his art. Rustem of Kerakek, a physician, is also on his own journey of self-discovery. But no man may withdraw from society that easily, and both men soon find themselves drawn into the deadly webs of Sarantium. Lord of Emperors is the sequel to Sailing to Sarantium.
Katherine says:
"More melodrama"
Publisher's Summary
An attack by paid assassins sets diminutive philosopher Nazhuret and his lady, Arlin, on the road to Rezhmia, a fearsome neighboring kingdom to which Nazhuret is tied by ancient blood.
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