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| Original Title: | Damiano's Lute |
| ISBN: | 0553171550 (ISBN13: 9780553171556) |
| Series: | Damiano #2 |
| Characters: | Damiano Delstrego, Saara, Gaspare |
| Literary Awards: | Mythopoeic Fantasy Award Nominee (1985) |
R.A. MacAvoy
Audiobook | Pages: 254 pages Rating: 3.85 | 592 Users | 26 Reviews
Details Containing Books Damiano's Lute (Damiano #2)
| Title | : | Damiano's Lute (Damiano #2) |
| Author | : | R.A. MacAvoy |
| Book Format | : | Audiobook |
| Book Edition | : | First Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 254 pages |
| Published | : | June 1985 by Bantam Books (first published 1984) |
| Categories | : | Fantasy. Fiction. Historical. Historical Fiction. Science Fiction Fantasy |
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This novel is a sequel to Damiano. 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. Accompanied only by the guidance of the Archanagel Raphael, the chidings of a brash young rogue, and the memory of a beautiful pagan witch, Damiano journeys across a plague-ridden French countryside in search of peace. But the Father of Lies reaches out once again to grasp him. And to avert the hellish destiny awaiting him, Damiano must challenge the greatest forces of darkness, armed only with the power of his love and the music of his lute. The final volume of this story is Raphael.Rating Containing Books Damiano's Lute (Damiano #2)
Ratings: 3.85 From 592 Users | 26 ReviewsAppraise Containing Books Damiano's Lute (Damiano #2)
A thoroughly enjoyable read that transports the reader back in time. The first book sets the scene well, making the way for this one, which I enjoyed so much more! Its easy reading and the pace is just right too. It's historically and musically intriguing. By the end I felt like I'd been on a journey with the characters as they travelled throughout Renaissance Italy. Can't wait to read the next one!While the book is beautifully written, the Kindle version is less than perfectly transcribed, causing me to struggle with the text. Still I enjoyed it quite a lot, although there were spots when I needed a tissue. I am glad I had Raphael, the third book in the trilogy, ready to go. What I liked was the exploration of love and personal responsibility. There are hard choices to be made and they have significant consequences. I am impatient to find out how this trilogy concludes. If you enjoy
Roberta Ann (R. A.) MacAvoy is a fantasy and science fiction author in the United States. Several of her books draw on Celtic or Taoist themes. She won the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer in 1984. R. A. MacAvoy was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Francis and Helen MacAvoy. She attended Case Western Reserve University and received a B.A. in 1971. She worked from 1975 to 1978 as an assistant
This didn't hold my attention quite as well as the first book.I won't say the ending came out of nowhere because it was hinted at a couple of times, but I do agree with some of the other reviewers that say that it didn't feel like it was entirely earned.But I am really interested to see where she goes with the third book.
2 stars from Kat: http://www.fantasyliterature.com/revi...
An Algerian born French Guitarist who, in his early years, played a lot of Celtic music, is the inspiration for Damiano. The Author's infatuation with Pierre Bensusan becomes more apparent in this one.
I was pleased to find that the first book in this trilogy (mostly) lived up to my fond memories of it, but the second book didn't hold up quite as well. The main problem I had with it is that the plot is very slight - most of the novel coasts along relying on the reader's affection for the existing characters... while subtly shifting focus from Damiano to Gaspare.Still, the characters do charm, and the downbeat ending packs one hell of a punch. I had remembered the gist of it, so I was aware of
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