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The Lion's Eye

Mary Gentle (2006)

SubgenreHistorical Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesIlario #1
Setting
CSM age18+
Goodreads3.48

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentExplicit
LanguageModerate

Synopsis

Abandoned and alone, the fosterling Ilario grows up as the King's Freak, surrounded by all the pomp, intrigue, and danger of the Iberian court. Fleeing a failed treacherous attack, Ilario crosses the sea to Carthage, where the mysterious Penitence shrouds the sky in darkness. There, a strange and awful destiny awaits the would-be painter, one that spans continents and kingdoms. Filled with intrigue, sex, and mystery, Ilario: The Lion's Eye is a stunning tale of secret histories and self-discovery. The adventure continues in Book Two: The Stone Golem.

Tags

Literary FantasyCharacter-DrivenHistorical SettingPolitical Fantasy