Guy Gavriel Kay
River of Stars
Editors' choice
In his acknowledgements, Kay explains that his novel is “shaped by themes, characters, and events associated with China’s Northern Song…
Under Heaven
Editors' choice
Under Heaven is a “variation upon themes of the Tang,” a sweeping look at China during the 8th century, seen…
Ysabel
Guy Gavriel Kay has mesmerized readers with his realistic, historically-steeped novels set in alternate versions of actual eras and places.…
Lord of Emperors (The Sarantine Mosaic, Book 2)
In this sequel to Sailing to Sarantium (Harper, 1999), Kay demonstrates yet again his mastery of the historical (fantasy) novel.…
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