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TIGER CLAWS : A Novel of India #2, John Speed, 1st ed/1st printing 2007, HCDJ
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- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller Notes
- “See full description below.”
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Signed
- No
- Ex Libris
- No
- Narrative Type
- Fiction
- Title
- Tiger Claws
- Age Level
- Adults
- Original Language
- English
- Inscribed
- No
- Subject
- Historical Fiction
- Title/Series
- The Temple Dancer series #2
- Personalize
- No
- Series
- A Novel of India #2
- Type
- Novel
- Year
- 2007
- Special Attributes
- 1st Edition, Dust Jacket
- Personalized
- No
- ISBN
- 9780312325510
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
ISBN-10
0312325517
ISBN-13
9780312325510
eBay Product ID (ePID)
59066885
Product Key Features
Edition
2
Book Title
Tiger Claws : a Novel of India
Number of Pages
448 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2007
Topic
Historical
Features
Revised
Genre
Fiction
Book Series
Novels of India Ser.
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.5 in
Item Weight
23.7 Oz
Item Length
10 in
Item Width
5.9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2007-020704
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
Praise forThe Temple Dancer: "The Temple Dancersweeps the reader into an age of passion and danger, romance, chivalry, and high adventure - an age when a bandit could defy an emperor and a dancing girl change the course of history. Set against the rich backdrop of Moghul India,The Temple Dancer'scombination of history, intrigue, and forbidden love should appeal to anyone who loves M.M. Kaye'sThe Far PavilionsandShadow of the Moon- in fact, it should appeal to anyone who loves a story that will totally intrigue them." --India Edghill, author ofQueenmakerandWisdom's Daughter "The Temple Danceris an ocean of a story, filled with adventure, passion and heartbreak.It's compulsively readable and everything you want in a novel." --Michael Swanwick, author ofBones of the Earth "What an adventure! Two women, utterly different in culture and outlook, travel across seventeenth century India on elephant back and discover, in the face of betrayal, that they have a great deal more in common than they ever suspected. Beautifully researched, this novel has it all: heroes adept with sword and pistol, bold and independent heroines, corrupt rulers, treacherous eunuchs, slippery merchants, and bloodthirsty banditti. The author stirs them all together with a handsome dose of conspiracy, mysticism, and sensuality to create a splendid entertainment in the grand style. --Karleen Koen, author of author ofThrough a Glass DarklyandDark Angels "The Temple Danceris a lush, loopy, multicultural epic set in 17th century India, like the cockeyed marriage of a Bollywood musical and an Errol Flynn/Olivia de Havilland movie, well-researched, playfully written, and highly entertaining." --Chris Bram, author ofGods and MonstersandLives of the Circus Animals "The Temple Danceris what reading is all about. This book upholds true literature, which is -- the beauty of language. There is a wonderful world here full of enchantment and nourishment." --Daniel Ladinsky, author ofThe GiftandI Heard God Laughing "Speed conducts a dazzling tour of seventeenth century India. Lavish and lush…mesmerizing…Chock-full of sex, suspense, and peril, this high-voltage adventure yarn will rapidly transport willing readers to vanished time and place. [It] will leave readers craving more."--Booklist "A melange of creatively imagined characters populates Speed's first novel, an entertaining historical saga that takes place in 17th-century India. The fast-paced story benefits from intriguing characters and situations twisted just enough to keep them on the safe side of unbelievable... it's driven by a contagious enthusiasm for the people and places encountered throughout the journey... an enjoyable adventure that still has respect for its characters."--Publishers Weekly, Praise for The Temple Dancer : "The Temple Dancer sweeps the reader into an age of passion and danger, romance, chivalry, and high adventure - an age when a bandit could defy an emperor and a dancing girl change the course of history. Set against the rich backdrop of Moghul India, The Temple Dancer's combination of history, intrigue, and forbidden love should appeal to anyone who loves M.M. Kaye's The Far Pavilions and Shadow of the Moon - in fact, it should appeal to anyone who loves a story that will totally intrigue them." --India Edghill, author of Queenmaker and Wisdom's Daughter " The Temple Dancer is an ocean of a story, filled with adventure, passion and heartbreak.It's compulsively readable and everything you want in a novel." --Michael Swanwick, author of Bones of the Earth "What an adventure! Two women, utterly different in culture and outlook, travel across seventeenth century India on elephant back and discover, in the face of betrayal, that they have a great deal more in common than they ever suspected. Beautifully researched, this novel has it all: heroes adept with sword and pistol, bold and independent heroines, corrupt rulers, treacherous eunuchs, slippery merchants, and bloodthirsty banditti. The author stirs them all together with a handsome dose of conspiracy, mysticism, and sensuality to create a splendid entertainment in the grand style. --Karleen Koen, author of author of Through a Glass Darkly and Dark Angels " The Temple Dancer is a lush, loopy, multicultural epic set in 17th -century India, like the cockeyed marriage of a Bollywood musical and an Errol Flynn/Olivia de Havilland movie, well-researched, playfully written, and highly entertaining." --Chris Bram, author of Gods and Monsters and Lives of the Circus Animals " The Temple Dancer is what reading is all about. This book upholds true literature, which is -- the beauty of language. There is a wonderful world here full of enchantment and nourishment." --Daniel Ladinsky, author of The Gift and I Heard God Laughing "Speed conducts a dazzling tour of seventeenth century India. Lavish and lush...mesmerizing...Chock-full of sex, suspense, and peril, this high-voltage adventure yarn will rapidly transport willing readers to vanished time and place. [It] will leave readers craving more."-- Booklist "A melange of creatively imagined characters populates Speed's first novel, an entertaining historical saga that takes place in 17th-century India. The fast-paced story benefits from intriguing characters and situations twisted just enough to keep them on the safe side of unbelievable... it's driven by a contagious enthusiasm for the people and places encountered throughout the journey... an enjoyable adventure that still has respect for its characters." --Publishers Weekly
Series Volume Number
2
Dewey Decimal
813/.6
Edition Description
Revised edition
Synopsis
In the jewelled palaces of Agra, the secret Eunuch Brotherhood conspires to overthrow the dissolute Mogul Emperor. But in the mountains of the Deccan, Shivaji reforges Maya's broken sword, and inspires a ragtag army to rebel against its Muslim masters., India, 1658. History blazes in the pages of Tiger Claws as passion and desire ignite India's Muslim-Hindu conflict. The adventure that began with The Temple Dancer now continues as Maya, the temple dancer, traveling by caravan to her new owner, is kidnapped by the bandit prince Shivaji, and their destinies unite.Meanwhile, in the jeweled palace of Agra, Aurangzeb - a fanatic warrior-prince with an insatiable lust for power - conspires with the Eunuch Brotherhood to overthrow his own father, the dissolute Mogul Emperor.Shivaji reforges Maya's broken sword, sparking a rebellion that will rage across India and shatter the Mogul Empire. To this day, the names Shivaji and Aurangzeb inspire fierce love and fiercer hatred. Only the vast canvas of an epic novel can truly embody them. In Tiger Claws , a master storyteller breathes new life into their history - a conflict that shaped the face of India, and our world today.With thrilling, sensual prose, John Speed weaves a rich tapestry of intertwining stories - of commoner and king, of women and the men they love, of Hindu priest and Muslim sheik, of eunuch, farang , and devadasi ; a world of violence, passion, and heartbreak; of unexpected wonder and enduring love.
LC Classification Number
PS3619.P438T54 2007
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- i***l (51)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThe book quality is exactly as described. Like new condition, signed by both authors (with photos, dates, and locations of signing). Seller wrapped in plastic, then bubble wrap, then bubble wrapped envelope. Definitely shows the dedication of the seller and kept the value of the item. The appearance of the book is outstanding.