Kushiel’s Dart (Phèdre’s Trilogy, #1)
by Jacqueline Carey
Kushiel's Dart by Jacqueline Carey holds a highly rated rating of 4.04 out of 5, based on 52.1K reader ratings. First published in 2001. The book spans 1,015 pages.
About Kushiel's Dart
The land of Terre d'Ange is a place of unsurpassing beauty and grace. It is said that angels found the land and saw it was good... and the ensuing race that rose from the seed of angels and men live by one simple rule: Love as thou wilt. Phèdre nó Delaunay is a young woman who was born with a scarlet mote in her left eye. Sold into indentured servitude as a child, her bond is purchased by Anafiel Delaunay, a nobleman with very a special mission... and the first one to recognize who and what she is: one pricked by Kushiel's Dart, chosen to forever experience pain and pleasure as one.Phèdre is trained equally in the courtly arts and the talents of the bedchamber, but, above all, the ability to observe, remember, and analyze. Almost as talented a spy as she is courtesan, Phèdre stumbles upon a plot that threatens the very foundations of her homeland. Treachery sets her on her path; love and honor goad her further. And in the doing, it will take her to the edge of despair... and beyond. Hateful friend, loving enemy, beloved assassin; they can all wear the same glittering mask in this world, and Phèdre will get but one chance to save all that she holds dear. Set in a world of cunning poets, deadly courtiers, heroic traitors, and a truly Machiavellian villainess, this is a novel of grandeur, luxuriance, sacrifice, betrayal, and deeply laid conspiracies. Not since Dune has there been an epic on the scale of Kushiel's Dart-a massive tale about the violent death of an old age, and the birth of a new.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Jacqueline Carey |
| Published | 2001 |
| Pages | 1,015 |
| Genres | Fantasy, Romance, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.04 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 52,071 |
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What genre is Kushiel's Dart?
Kushiel's Dart is categorized as Fantasy, Romance, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Kushiel's Dart worth reading?
Based on 52.1K reader ratings, Kushiel's Dart has an average score of 4.04 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Kushiel's Dart?
Kushiel's Dart has 1,015 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote Kushiel's Dart?
Kushiel's Dart was written by Jacqueline Carey. It was first published in 2001.
What is the ISBN for Kushiel's Dart?
The ISBN-13 for Kushiel's Dart is 9780330493740.0.
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