The Ruby Plains is the fourth volume of The Jewelfire Realm, an epic magical fantasy series set in the turbulent lands of Aventuria...
After the upheaval and drama of The Sapphire Throne, all seems lost for the humans of the Nine Kingdoms of Aventuria. Their shape-shifting foes the Bhahdradomen have invaded and overthrown Queen Helananthe, aided by the Aelyr and their self-interested leader, the cruel and charismatic Falthorn.
Tanthe, imprisoned with her company of friends in the Amber Citadel, faces great peril as they make desperate plans to escape. But even if they succeed, her sister Ysomir is still imprisoned, at the mercy of the terrifying Bhahdradomen leader Vaurgroth. Deserted by allies, betrayed by Falthorn's dark plots, Aventuria appears doomed. Do the Ruby Plains and Turquoise Court of Azura Maroc promise hope, or another trap?
Meanwhile Rufryd is presumed lost on the shape-shifters' desolate isle of Vexor. Human, Aelyr and Bhahdradomen alike are haunted by visions of the final portent, the mysterious Obsidian Tower: a myth, a place that may or may not exist, and the heart of Tanthe's darkest fears...
Unfolding over five volumes, the Jewelfire Realm is a sweeping epic tale of magic, intrigue and conflict driven by flawed, passionate characters. Follow the whole story as a complete series:
- The Amber Citadel
The Ironstone King
The Sapphire Throne
The Ruby Plains
The Obsidian Tower
First published by Simon & Schuster in 2001, The Ruby Plains (originally the first half of the immensely long The Obsidian Tower!) now appears in Kindle format for the first time.
- 'A classy, beautifully rendered tale that persuasively builds from low-key beginnings into a complex enterprise with real heft, a rich back story and characters that grow with the narrative.' - Kirkus Reviews
'Warrington is a gorgeous writer, a mistress supreme of syntax, style and pacing; be prepared to fall head-over-heels in love with her writing… Left me enthralled.' – Nancy Kilpatrick
Genre: Fantasy
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