Daughter of the Drow: A Starlight & Shadows Novel
Aug 2011 · Starlight & Shadows Book 1 · Wizards of the Coast
4.6star
41 reviews
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352
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As beautiful as she is deadly, drow princess Liriel Baenre undertakes a dangerous journey to the surface world—where discerning friend from foe is no easy task
War has passed, and the drow return to Menzoberranzan to face the unthinkable: their armies defeated, their ruling houses shattered, their magic faded in the cruel light of the sun. In the aftermath of war, the dark elves brace themselves for the power struggle to come. Left with no other choice, they will submit themselves to the rule of the matrons and the tyranny of Lolth. Or will they?
Liriel Baenre is a free-spirited drow princess who searches out adventure as passionately as most drow pursue power and status. When she discovers a way to take her heritage of dark elf magic to the surface world of Faerûn, she sets off alone on a hazardous quest. Many want to possess Liriel’s secret—or destroy it. Pursued by enemies from her homeland, Liriel does not receive a warm welcome in the world of light. Her best hope for an ally is Fyodor of Rashemen, a young berserker warrior who may also be her deadliest rival.
War has passed, and the drow return to Menzoberranzan to face the unthinkable: their armies defeated, their ruling houses shattered, their magic faded in the cruel light of the sun. In the aftermath of war, the dark elves brace themselves for the power struggle to come. Left with no other choice, they will submit themselves to the rule of the matrons and the tyranny of Lolth. Or will they?
Liriel Baenre is a free-spirited drow princess who searches out adventure as passionately as most drow pursue power and status. When she discovers a way to take her heritage of dark elf magic to the surface world of Faerûn, she sets off alone on a hazardous quest. Many want to possess Liriel’s secret—or destroy it. Pursued by enemies from her homeland, Liriel does not receive a warm welcome in the world of light. Her best hope for an ally is Fyodor of Rashemen, a young berserker warrior who may also be her deadliest rival.
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4.6
41 reviews
Kenny Anderson
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March 2, 2015
Wonderful story filled with engaging characters.well written. Love the drow, especially when they have the courage to step away from lolth and the darkness of their heritage to learn and embrace a new way of life. Go Fyodor! Teach that drow how to love.
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Steve Schlogel
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March 19, 2013
What a great book... First time reading one on my phone but it was a lot better than I thought
Ewin SMASH
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January 10, 2018
World expanding, beautiful imagery, and I must say Elaine nailed the persona curious nature of Drow exquisitely 😍
About the author
Elaine Cunningham has been wandering with the dark elves of Faerûn for some time but likes to think it hasn’t seriously affected her personality. She has also written the popular Forgotten Realms series, including Songs & Swords and Counselors & Kings. She is the author of the New York Times–bestselling Star Wars novel Dark Journey. She lives in New England with her husband and sons. Learn more about her at www.elainecunningham.com.
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