• Shalador's Lady

  • A Black Jewels Novel
  • By: Anne Bishop
  • Narrated by: John Sharian
  • Length: 17 hrs and 11 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (594 ratings)

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Shalador's Lady

By: Anne Bishop
Narrated by: John Sharian
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Publisher's summary

For years, the Shalador people suffered the cruelties of the corrupt queens who ruled them, forbidding their traditions, punishing those who dared show defiance, and forcing many more into hiding. Now that their land has been cleansed of tainted blood, the Rose-Jeweled Queen, Lady Cassidy, makes it her duty to restore it and prove her ability to rule. But even if Lady Cassidy succeeds, other dangers await.

For the Black Widows see visions within their tangled webs that something is coming that will change the land - and Lady Cassidy - forever.

Listen to another Black Jewels gem.
©2010 Anne Bishop (P)2010 Penguin

Critic reviews

“A lavishly detailed, exotic background...brings to mind the sensual fiction of Tanith Lee and Storm Constantine and should appeal to fans of dynastic fantasy.” (Library Journal)

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Addictive ! Addictive!

I have read all the books in this series and this is by far the best. This is book number 8 called Shalador's Lady. It is tightly packed with the missing action from the previous book, because now is the time for our characters to dig in and fight for who they want to rule Dena Nehele. That's right... another Queen from Kaeleer stirs things up. There are three divisions in this book: Cassidy and her Court, Kermilla and those who want her, and the sideline observers--the SaDiablo family and some important rulers of Kaeleer. The reader builds a deeper understanding of the ruling system of the Blood and which lines are not to be crossed. How involved should outside help be in the influencing a Territory, especially when that Territory is straining under a tug-of-war for leadership? How to fight for land and people without decimating what's left with war? There are hard decisions to be made, in order to accomplish the original premise of The Shadow Queen--restoring faith and the Old Ways of the Blood to weary and wary survivors of Dena Nehele. Fascinating, how this plays out.

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discontinuity with narrator...

the story is great, however the continuously changing accents by John Sharian gets extremely distracting. hard to listen to main characters talk with another characters accent.

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Favorite so far!

This was my favorite so far. Loved the ending! Also, Jaenelle’s accent was dropped in the audio version. Thank you for that!

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fantastic story - horrible accent for Janelle

LOVED the story! I love all of the stories set in the Black Jewels world. And John Sharien did a great job reading this story, and ask the others, which was why it was frustrating and disapponting to hear him give Janelle a Celtic accent in this book and The Shadow Queen.

Otherwise this book is hands down my favorite of the entire series!

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great read

loved it. the books just keep getting better with each book. excellent and follows the story well.

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wonderful family fun

I wish I could live in their world 🌍 my favorite part is when the sheltie's came to the village

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I don't normally give 5 stars there that good!

This duet is my favorite story of all from Anne.
John as always is fantastic!

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Love Anne Bishops World!

Love them all! So inventive & wonderful characters. Never get tired of them. Please keep writing them!

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Best Fantasy Series Ever

I've read about a book a week, 90 percent fantasy, for about 35 years. This is my favorite series. I have read the series 4 times. And this is now my third time listening to it on Audible. "Highly recommend" would be an understatement.

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Couldn't put it down

I love the healing in this story the ultimate hope for all who know what it means to be broken!

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