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| Author | Raymond E. Feist |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Martin McKenna |
| Language | English |
| Series | Conclave of Shadows |
| Genre | Fantasy |
| Publisher | HarperCollins |
| Publication date | November 2003 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
| Pages | 383 (first edition) |
| ISBN | 0-380-80326-7 |
| Preceded by | Talon of the Silver Hawk |
| Followed by | Exile's Return |
King of Foxes is a fantasy novel by American writer Raymond E. Feist, the second book in the Conclave of Shadows trilogy, part of The Riftwar Cycle. It was preceded by Talon of the Silver Hawk and is followed by Exile's Return.
Plot summary
An exceptionally skilled swordsman, young Tal Hawkins was the only survivor of the massacre of his village - rescued, recruited, and trained by the mysterious order of magicians and spies, the Conclave of Shadows. Now one of the secret society's most valuable agents, he gains entrance into the court named Duke of Olasko, the bloodthirsty and powerful despot whose armies put Tal's village to the sword, by posing as a nobleman from the distant Kingdom of the Isles.
But the enemy is cunning and well protected - in league with the foul necromancer Leso Varen, dark master of death-magic - and to gain the Duke's trust and confidence, Tal Hawkins must first sell his soul.
Reception
A reviewer for Publishers Weekly praised the depth of the characters, although they found Tal to be one of the least interesting characters, and wrote "The novel's relentless pace and explosive climactic battle will ensure another crowd-pleaser for Feist to add to his already impressive resume."
References
- "KING OF FOXES: Conclave of Shadows Book Two by Raymond E. Feist". Publishers Weekly. 26 June 2004. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
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