Cover image for Brother's keeper : a novel / by David Pretty.
TITLE:
Brother's keeper : a novel / by David Pretty.
Publication Date:
2011
Publication Information:
[Charleston, S.C.] : Createspace/David Pretty,
Volume:
v. 1
Physical Description:
500 p.
Summary:
Born into a life of inherited privilege, brothers Valarius and Tyrian are bored, sheltered and restless. When their tutor makes the mistake of lecturing about a distant and mysterious land called Heldmark, the two young men experience an awakening that neither of them can account for. Spurned on by rumor, lies and concealment, the brothers venture north on disparate paths to glean the truth about their origins. Their journey leads them across the realm to where secrets are revealed, loyalties are strained, and their convictions are tested. Soon the two are forced to decide if their quest for knowledge is worth courting betrayal and death. "Brother's Keeper" is a novel of historic fantasy like no other. It combines elements of Greek and Shakespearean tragedy with a wealth of imaginative details and mythic archetypes. Populated with contemporary characters and driven by an intricate plot and vivid imagery, readers will enjoy a propulsive story that also speaks volumes about family relationships, the destructive power of secrets and the dangers of blind ambition.
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781460968451