The Chalice and the Blade

by Glenna McReynolds

Book Overview

In the blockbuster tradition of Diana Gabaldon, award-winning author Glenna McReynolds makes her stunning hardcover debut with a wondrous and wholly original tale.??Shimmering with breathtaking... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0553574302
• ISBN13: 9780553574302
• Release Date: August 1998
• Publisher: Bantam
• Length: 512 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.0" x 0.5" x 4.5"

Customer Reviews

Excellent!!

AS an avid reader, I found this book to be one of the best I've ever read. I find fantasy and romance, if well done, are the best of books. Throw in some sexual tension, and there you have it. I wish she would write more of Dain & Cedric. I'm about to try several of her other books; hope I'm not disappointed.

Superb Fantasy/Romance Trilogy

Frankly, the first time I tried reading The Chalice and the Blade, I was bored. I didn't hate it, but I wasn't the least enthralled either. However, desperate for something to read I picked it up again and gave it another chance--and thank goodness I did! The worlds McReynolds weaves in this book, and the sequels (Dreamstone and Prince of Time), are so rich and intriguing that I have since reread the trilogy several times, picking up new things I've missed in previous readings. The stories are also incredibly and breathtakingly romantic. My only disappointment is that McReynolds has since returned to writing modern romances--a shame since she displayed a true affinity for this genre.

ONE OF MY FAVORITE BOOKS

This book is beautifully done. It has action, romance, escape, and magic. The romance between Ceridwen and Dain come to life and jump right out of the pages. There was never a dull moment and I felt like I was right there with them. I can't believe the reviewers who said that it was boring. This book is very well written and the only thing that I hated about it was that it had to end! This story is recommended for anyone who craves wild imagination and it is for anyone who loves to get caught up in fantasy worlds which they dread escaping. Enjoy!

Pure enchantment.

This book is so superbly written, it belongs in a class/category that is far beyond the "plot by the numbers" books I am often stuck with. Because I am an omniverous reader, I finish even the poorly conceived and written romance books. The stunning writing and story in The Chalice and the Blade make it worth while to read a few mediocre books. This book is a gem among many. I can't wait for Ms. McReynolds's new book to come into paperback. I don't understand how anyone could give this wonderful book a poor review. But, to each his/her own.