Fall of a Kingdom (Farsala Trilogy, Book 1)
Gr. 6-10. Here's a rousing start to a new series, The Book of Sorahb, from the author ofA Matter of Profit(2001) andThe Goblin Wood(2003). Steeped in Persian mythology, the story is set in Farsala, a peaceful land now targeted for invasion by the Hrum, who have already conquered 28 other countries. As the enemy advances, routing the overconfident Farsalan army, three young people caught up in the fray move inexorably toward new futures in which they will play leading roles in the outcome and aftermath of the war. They are Soraya, the spoiled daughter of the Farsalan army's high commander; Jiaan, the high commander's peasant-born bastard son; and Kavi, an itinerant peddler and sometime con artist. Intrigue builds upon intrigue, with a history of Farsala woven into the story's main events. Once again Bell proves a master at crafting distinctive societies and characters, and readers will eagerly await the promised future installments.Sally EstesCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.