The Wall of Storms
1st Edition
Published on 6. October 2016
656 pages
978-1-78497-324-7 (ISBN)
Description
The second book in The Dandelion Dynasty, the epic fantasy trilogy by Ken Liu.
Dara is united under the Emperor Ragin, once known as Kuni Garu, the bandit king. There has been peace for six years, but the Dandelion Throne rests on bloody foundations - Kuni's betrayal of his friend, Mata Zyndu, the Hegemon. The Hegemon's rule was brutal and unbending - but he died well, creating a legend that haunts the new emperor, no matter what good he strives to do.
Where war once forged unbreakable bonds between Kuni's inner circle, peace now gnaws at their loyalties. Where ancient wisdoms once held sway, a brilliant scholar promises a philosophical revolution. And from the far north, over the horizon, comes a terrible new threat... The scent of blood is in the water.
Dara is united under the Emperor Ragin, once known as Kuni Garu, the bandit king. There has been peace for six years, but the Dandelion Throne rests on bloody foundations - Kuni's betrayal of his friend, Mata Zyndu, the Hegemon. The Hegemon's rule was brutal and unbending - but he died well, creating a legend that haunts the new emperor, no matter what good he strives to do.
Where war once forged unbreakable bonds between Kuni's inner circle, peace now gnaws at their loyalties. Where ancient wisdoms once held sway, a brilliant scholar promises a philosophical revolution. And from the far north, over the horizon, comes a terrible new threat... The scent of blood is in the water.
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1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
ISBN-13
978-1-78497-324-7 (9781784973247)
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Ken Liu is an award-winning American author of speculative fiction. His collection, The Paper Menagerie and Other Stories, has been published in more than a dozen languages. Liu's other works include The Grace of Kings, The Wall of Storms, and Star Wars tie-in The Legends of Luke Skywalker, and a second collection The Hidden Girl and Other Stories. He has been involved in multiple media adaptations of his work including the short story 'Good Hunting', adapted as an episode in Netflix's animated series Love, Death + Robots; and AMC's Pantheon, adapted from an interconnected series of short stories. 'The Hidden Girl', 'The Message', and The Grace of Kings have also been optioned for development. Liu previously worked as a software engineer, corporate lawyer, and litigation consultant. He frequently speaks at conferences and universities on topics including futurism, cryptocurrency, the mathematics of origami, and others. Liu lives with his family near Boston, Massachusetts.
Content
- Intro
- Welcome Page
- About The Wall of Storms
- Dedication
- A Note on Pronunciation
- List of Major Characters
- Contents
- Maps
- Whispering Breezes
- Chapter 1: Truants
- Chapter 2: Fallen Kings
- Chapter 3: Princes and Princesses
- Chapter 4: Grand Examination
- Chapter 5: Mimi
- Chapter 6: The Hundred Flowers
- Chapter 7: Teacher and Student
- Chapter 8: A Drinking Party
- Chapter 9: Palace Examination
- Chapter 10: A Balloon Ride
- Chapter 11: The Cruben-Wolf
- Chapter 12: Crescent Island
- Chapter 13: Merchants and Farmers
- Chapter 14: The Hike Up the Mountain
- Chapter 15: A Rebellion of Scholars
- Chapter 16: Fighting Fire
- Chapter 17: Through the Veil
- Chapter 18: Heir to the Empire
- Chapter 19: Partings
- Gusts and Gales
- Chapter 20: The Magic Mirror
- Chapter 21: Mother and Daughter
- Chapter 22: The Emperor's Shadows
- Chapter 23: Letters from Children
- Chapter 24: An Outing
- Chapter 25: Tests and Countertests
- Chapter 26: Light and Reason
- Chapter 27: Rebels of Dara
- Chapter 28: Refuge
- Chapter 29: Empress and Marshal
- Chapter 30: Zomi's Secret
- Chapter 31: A Visit to the Lake
- Chapter 32: Battle of Arulugi
- Chapter 33: Matters of Honor
- Chapter 34: Unexpected News
- Tempest from the North
- Chapter 35: The Coming of the City-Ships
- Chapter 36: Strangers
- Chapter 37: The Prince's Stand
- Chapter 38: The Empress's Request
- Chapter 39: The Farseer's Departure
- Chapter 40: The Corruption of Ra Olu
- Chapter 41: The Interpretation of a Letter
- Chapter 42: Invasion of Rui
- Chapter 43: A Taste of Victory
- Chapter 44: The Voyage of Luan Zya
- Chapter 45: An Interlude
- Chapter 46: Prince and Princess of Ukyu
- Chapter 47: Mapidéré's Expedition
- Chapter 48: The Lyucu and Agon
- Chapter 49: The Dream of the City-Ships
- Chapter 50: Homecoming
- Chapter 51: A Trap
- Chapter 52: The Marshal's Decision
- Chapter 53: Discoveries
- Chapter 54: The Aid of Tan Adü
- Chapter 55: The Silkmotic Force
- Chapter 56: The Prince's Flight
- Clash of Typhoons
- Chapter 57: A Plague
- Chapter 58: Dream of the Dandelion
- Chapter 59: Battle of Zathin Gulf, Part I
- Chapter 60: Battle of Zathin Gulf, Part II
- Chapter 61: Messenger from Afar
- Chapter 62: Parting of the Lotus Seed
- Glossary
- Notes and Acknowledgments
- About Ken Liu
- About The Dandelion Dynasty
- Also by Ken Liu
- An Invitation from the Publisher
- Copyright
