description: A man broken in body and spirit, Cazaril has returned to the noble household he once served as page, and is named, to his great surprise, secretary-tutor to the beautiful, strong-willed sister of the impetuous boy who is next in line to rule. It is as assignment Cazaril dreads, for it must ultimately lead him to the place he most fears: the royal court of Cardegoss, where the powerful enemies who once placed him in chains now occupy lofty positions. but it is more than the traitorous intrigues of villains that threaten Cazaril and the Royesse Iselle here, for a sinister curse hangs like a sword over the entire blighted House of Chalion and all who stand in their circle. And only by employing the darkest, most forbidden of magics can Cazaril hope to protect his royal charge -- an act that will mark the loyal, damaged servant as a tool of the miraculous ... and trap him, flesh and soul, in a maze of demonic paradox, damnation, and death.
language: English
title: The Curse of Chalion
titlecomplete: The Curse of Chalion (Chalion, #1)
characters: Betriz dy Ferrej, Foix dy Gura, Martou dy Jironal, Fox of Ibra, Iselle dy Chalion, Ista dy Chalion, Ser dy Sanda, Arvol dy Lutez, Provincar dy Baocia, Provincara dy Baocia, Lupe dy Cazaril, Orico dy Chalion, Ias dy Chalion, Bergon dy Ibra, Dondo dy Jironal, Teidez dy Chalion, Sara dy Chalion, Umegat, March dy Palliar, Ferda dy Gura
genres: Fiction, Magic, Science Fiction, High Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Science Fiction Fantasy, Romance, Adult, Fantasy, Audiobook
ratings_count: 38287
series: World of the Five Gods (Chronological), World of the Five Gods (Publication)
awards: awardedAt: 1009872000000
name: Hugo Award
category: Best Novel, awardedAt: 1009872000000
name: Locus Award
category: Best Fantasy Novel, awardedAt: 1009872000000
name: World Fantasy Award
category: Best Novel, awardedAt: 1009872000000
name: Mythopoeic Fantasy Award
category: Adult Literature
publisher: Bt Bound