Dragons Unremebered: Volume I of the Carandir Saga - David A. Wimsett

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Résumé :
A man and woman must work together as equals to prevent sorcerers from stealing the magical crown of the monarchy of Carandir and using it to wake an evil dragon who would bring a reign of terror while rival baronies, unaware of the common threat, prepare for civil war in a multicultural world of gender equality where women and men earn the same rights, opportunities, respect and authority and people of different beliefs, color and ethnic background live and work together. Thousands of years have passed since the dragon, Baras, taught the forbidden knowledge of magic to human sorcerers who named themselves Barasha, the servants of Baras. Together with demons, they made war on the Dragon Council for control of the world. The council drew together three women and three men to become the wizards who hunted down and destroyed the Barasha, then fashioned a magical crown to subdue Baras. With the end of the Dragon War, the wizards vanished. Stories of dragons, wizards and the Barasha have fallen into legend. Few in Carandir believe that the magical crown holds the evil one at bay. They are concerned with rumors of looming civil war between baronies. Yet, remnants of the Barasha survived. They plot to steal the crown and release their master who will spread a reign of terror that would consume the world. Among those drawn into these webs are twin brothers Prince Ryckair and Prince Craya along with The Lady Mirjel, daughter of a powerful baron. At the boys' birth, the king and queen are killed by a demon. The identity of the first born, the only one of the twins who can take the crown, is lost. Mirjel is bound by decree to marry the brother who becomes king. One guards the monarchy. One protects and defends the people from the Barasha. One is seduced by them. Dragons Unremembered tells of battles, political intrigues, sorcerers, wizards, fantastic creatures, demons, lost lands, languages, diverse cultures, history, music and poetry to create a full and immersive world. This epic, high fantasy touches on themes that include loyalty, betrayal, love, revenge, strength of character, weakness of resolve, sacrifice, avarice, cowardice and heroism. Dragons Unremembered is Volume I in the Carandir Saga.

Biographie:
David A. Wimsett writes novels and short stories as well as articles, columns and blogs for newspapers, magazines, corporations, and online platforms. He has appeared on radio and television talk shows and as an actor in musicals, comedies and dramas. His stories follow characters as they grow and have the opportunity to examine themselves and their place in the world on a deep level. His works contain complex female and male characters who face realistic challenges in their lives. Mr. Wimsett is a member of the Writers' Union of Canada, the Canadian Freelance Guild and the Writers' Federation of Nova Scotia where he sits on the Writer's Council. He lives in a rural Nova Scotia town near the sea. His author's website is http://www.davidawimsett.com.