Steven Brust Livres

Dans la majestueuse cité portuaire de Liavek, les habitants reçoivent une dose de "chance" chaque année, le jour de leur anniversaire. La plupart des gens ne peuvent utiliser ce pouvoir, seuls les sorciers ont appris à le manipuler, souvent à leur propre profit. Kaloo, une jeune orpheline, sent qu'elle pourrait apprivoiser et développer sa "chance", mais comment faire alors qu'elle ignore sa date de naissance ? Taraudée par cette question, elle consulte un mage pour tenter de lever le voile sur ses origines. Commence pour elle une quête initiatique qui l'emmènera sur des sentiers dangereux. Certains mystères devraient rester dans l'ombre... Devenue une légende de la fantasv mondiale grâce à L'Assasin royal, Megan Lindholm, alias Robin Hobb, s'associe pour ce récit inédit en France à Steven Brust et Gregory Frost. Teinté de la profonde humanité et de l'art du rebondissement qui caractérisent les histoires de l'auteur, Liavek offre au lecteur une plongée dans une cité aux couleurs éclatantes sur les traces d'une héroïne aussi effrontée que volontaire.

Stepovitch est un flic endurci mais désabusé et marqué par son divorce. Lorsqu'il découvre des victimes assassinées dans le sillage d'un gitan amnésique, Cigâny, il croit tenir là son coupable. Pourtant, des événements étranges et surnaturels le font douter. Alors que le gitan recouvre peu à peu la mémoire, Stepovitch sait que ce dernier sera son seul allié pour combattre la magie qui s'abat sur les habitants et en particulier sur sa propre fille. Il lui faudra se tenir aux portes du Monde d'en bas, un univers de ténèbres dont la menace plane sur sa petite ville si paisible...

Hold on to your hats and get ready for another swashbuckling adventure in Tsalmoth, set in Steven Brust’s bestselling Vlad Taltos series!First comes love. Then comes marriage…

The first to be published, this is actually the fourth novel in the timeline of the VLAD TALTOS series. The books recount the adventures of the wisecracking hired killer Vlad, a human on a planet mainly inhabited by the long-lived, extremely tall sorcerers known as the Dragaerans. One of the most powerful bosses in the Jhereg--Dragaera's premier criminal organization--hires Vlad, one of their guild members, to assassinate Mellar, who stole millions from the Jhereg leadership and fled. Unfortunately, this thief turns out to be protected in a way that makes it difficult for Vlad to do his job without gaining the permanent enmity of a friend. The reader also learns more about Vlad's past in this, and in other, lives.

In which our heroes are reunited a mere five centuries later... just in time for an uprising that threatens to destroy the Imperial Orb itself! This is the story of the conspiracy against the Empire that begins in the mean streets of the Underside and flourishes in the courtly politics of the Palace where Khaavren has loyally served in the Guards this past half-millenium. It is the tale of the Dragonlord Adron’s overweening schemes, of his brilliant daughter Aliera, and of the eldritch Sethra Lavode. And it is the tale of four boon companions, of love, and of revenge...a tale from the history of Dragaera, of the events that changed the world.

From the vaults of Dragaeran history and the mind of master fantasist Steven Brust--a tale of betrayal and vengeance that is not at all a retelling of The Count of Monte CristoReader, you will undoubtedly have had the misfortune of consuming the rotten fruit of fallacies that we―Paarfi of Roundwood (esteemed historian of House of Hawk and exquisite artisan of truths)―“borrow” our factual recount of Dragaeran history from some obscure fellow who goes by the name Al Dumas or some silly nomenclature of that nature.The salacious claims that The Baron of Magister Valley bears any resemblance to a certain nearly fictional narrative about an infamous count are unfounded ( we do not dabble in tall tales. The occasional moderately stretched? Yes. But never tall).Our tale is that of a nobleman who is betrayed by those he trusted, and subsequently imprisoned. After centuries of confinement, he contrives to escape and prepares to avenge himself against his betrayers.A mirror image of The Count of Monte Cristo , vitrolic naysayers still grouse? Well, that is nearly and utterly false.Also by Paarfi of Roundwood:The Khaavren Romances1. The Phoenix Guards2. Five Hundred Years After3. The Paths of the Dead (The Viscount of Adrilankha I)4. The Lorde of Castle Black (The Viscount of Adrilankha II)5. Sethra Lavode (The Viscount of Adrilankha III)

Continuing the epic saga, this sequel weaves together threads from previous installments, including The Paths of the Dead and The Lord of Castle Black. It explores the intricacies of its rich world, featuring complex characters and high-stakes adventures. As the culmination of the bestselling series that started with The Phoenix Guards, it promises to deliver thrilling plot twists and a deeper understanding of the overarching narrative, engaging readers with its blend of fantasy and intrigue.

Two hundred years after Bragaera City was accidentally reduced to an ocean of chaos, the city's residents struggle to rebuild the ancient empire and overcome an invisible enemy which threatens their future.

The story is filled with thrilling adventures and captivating quests, featuring both young heroes and cherished older characters. Expect sword fights, battles, and romantic encounters, all set against a backdrop of snappy dialogue and extravagant feasts. Central to the narrative is the mystery of the missing heir to the Imperial Throne, promising intrigue and excitement throughout the journey.

Set in a fantastical realm reminiscent of the Vlad Taltos series, this story reimagines The Three Musketeers, blending swashbuckling adventure with rich world-building. It features daring heroes, intricate plots, and vibrant characters navigating a landscape filled with intrigue and excitement. The narrative promises a thrilling journey filled with camaraderie, honor, and a touch of humor, appealing to fans of both classic literature and fantasy.