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Quest for lost action the city by stella gemmell robins books. Whilst she did a good job finishing of the troy books, the city is, thus far, failing to captivate my attention for more than a few pages at a time. A former journalist and newspaper editor, gemmell had his first work of fiction published in 1984. Stella gemmell is a writer with an engaging voice of her own and although the city is very much a standalone novel, the story is planted in. Ebook 1 paperback 1 the city is ancient, layers upon layers.
I had to stay up until the early hours of the morning to finish the last of the troy trilogy and it was with tears in my eyes i closed the book with homage to the outstanding writing of david gemmell, sadly finished by stella gemmell. The city stella gemmell paperback musicmagpie store. Stella gemmell is a journalist, and worked with her husband on all three troy novels. The city is stella gemmell s first solo book, stella gemmell helped her husband, david gemmell the legendary bestselling fantasy author with working on the three troy novels and finished the last book troy. A little while ago, i stumbled on a book that seemed especially worth writing about here. Now widely regarded as one of the finest writers of heroic fantasy, david gemmell lived in east sussex until his death in july 2006. Em, have lived in a sewer deep beneath the city for years.
She was married to the internationally acclaimed and bestselling fantasy novelist david gemmell and worked with him on his three troy novels, completing the final book, troy. Kindle ebooks hardcover paperback pocket book sort by. Explore books by stella gemmell with our selection at. She was married to the internationally acclaimed and bestselling fantasy novelist david gemmell and worked with him on his three.
The city city, book 1 by stella gemmell fantastic fiction. Stella gemmell has 11 books on goodreads with 17845 ratings. I thought it was better than gemmell s first book the city. Unfortunately, if the city is any indication, then that is not the case. Stella gemmell has emerged onto the fantasy scene with the fantastic novel the city. I must admit that i am a huge fan of david gemmell, ive read and reread most of his works and the majority are still hugely memorable. Im not going to compare their books because theres no point, the stories are so different. The city by stella gemmell penguin books new zealand. The city by stella gemmell penguin books australia. Stella took up the mantle of davids final troy novel after his passing with great acclaim and the city her first solo work and a fine piece of epic fantasy fiction. The city is stella gemmells first solo book, stella gemmell helped her husband, david gemmell the legendary bestselling fantasy author with working on the three troy novels and finished the last book troy.
This is stella gemmells first solo book, after writing with her late great husband for. If life was a david gemmell novel then my expectations would be that the real genuis behind david gemmell s work was stella. However, once i got a handle on the characters, and began following them on the mission to free the city from the immortal as he is known in the book, i settled right into the story. The city is stella gemmells debut novel, but clearly she is an experienced writer. Stella gemmell has a degree in politics and is a journalist. The city by stella gemmell book video trailer youtube.
I loved this book, gemmell writes with such passion and. Stella lives in east sussex and writes in what was once the dairy of a fifteenthcentury. Stella gemmell brings the astonishing story of the city to a spectacular climax and confirms her place as a master of the genre. It seems unfair to compare her work to her husbands. Stella gemmell is the author of the immortal throne and the city. Please provide me with your latest book news, views and details of waterstones special offers. Fall of kings by stella gemmell and david gemmell 2007, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay.
This is an astonishing book and all the more amazing given that it is stella gemmells debut. View basket checkout the city paperback stella gemmell. In her debut solo novel, stella gemmell, coauthor of the. Stella builds both the story and suspense well as the novel progresses. The city city 1 by stella gemmell and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. On the killing fields outside the golden city of troy, forces loyal to the mykene king mass. Stella lives in east sussex and writes in what was once the dairy of a fifteenthcentury farmhouse.
The first 150 pages or so all occur during the action of the latter half of gemmell s first book, but from a mixture of different perspectives. This is stella gemmells first solo book, after writing with her late great husband for a number of years. In part, this is because it feels a lot like a part two, rather than a simple sequel. Fall of kings, the last book by her late husband, david. Martin does on one book in his song of ice and fire series. This is a novel set in a fantasy world with its own history, traditions, and rules people can be. Once a thriving metropolis, it sprawled beyond its bounds, inciting endless wars and creating a barren wasteland of what was once green and productive. Discover book depositorys huge selection of stella gemmell books online.
Her first solo novel, the city was published in 20 to critical acclaim and commercial success and confirmed her as major name in fantasy fiction in her own right. Among them is odysseus, fabled storyteller and reluctant ally to the mykene, who knows that he must soon. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Darkness falls on the great green, and the ancient world is fiercely divided. Buy the paperback book the city by stella gemmell at indigo. Gemmell proves more than capable of standing on her own with this powerful epic fantasyrichly textured prose and settings distinguish this novel, and fans. The immortal throne the city by stella gemmell and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. With this new novel, stella gemmell brings the astonishing story of the city to a. In her debut solo novel, stella gemmell, coauthor of the powerful booklist conclusion to david gemmells troy series, weaves a dark epic fantasy about a. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. His most recent drenai and rigante novels are available as corgi paperbacks. Stella gemmell was married to the internationally acclaimed and bestselling fantasy novelist david gemmell.
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