The Sixth Book of Lost Swords: Mindsword's Story (6th Book of Lost Swords)

From Publishers Weekly Set in the same universe as Saberhagen's excellent Empire of the East, this book continues its sitcom spin-off exploitation of the original fantasy concept. For a game, the Gods created 12 Swords of Power, giving them to humans for use and misuse. But the Swords were more powerful than the Gods, and now only the Swords remain, with humans scheming to steal them from each other. All the Lost Sword stories involve the family of Prince Mark and Princess Kristin. Here, Mindsword, when drawn, compels complete loyalty and love to the wielder. Neighboring Prince Murat hopes to win Kristin's respect by giving her the Sword, but as in a Shakespearian comedy, he finds himself gathering a horde of followers, all proclaiming their devotion, and all of whom would turn on him in anger if released from Mindsword's spell. Like cotton candy, this is an enjoyable quick read, with little substance. Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. From Library Journal Intended as a peace offering from Prince Murat to the Princess Kristin, the Mindsword--one of the legendary weapons used in the war that brought about the death of the gods--plunges two countries into near-war as the well-meaning Murat falls victim to the sword's seductive powers. Saberhagen treads a fine line between fantasy and moral fable in his latest addition to a popular series. Purchase where the other "Swords" books are popular. Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. Formats : EPUB, MOBI  Now The Great Mindsword Is In Play. Murat Of Culm With The Help Of Coinspinner Has Located The Blade. Knowing Mindsword Brings Blind Devotion To Whoever Wields It, Murat Plans To Keep The Sword Sheathed Until He Can Gift It To The Beautiful Princess Kristin Of Tasavalta To Win Her Free Affections And To Make Reparation For A Grave Past Transgression. The Power Of The Sword And The Intentions Of The Murat’s Son And Advisors Make For Twists And Turns In Murat’s Once Honorable Plan. Prince Mark, Consort Of Kristin, Having Neglected Of His Home Duties While In The Service Of His Father, Finds Himself In A Struggle For His Wife, His Kingdom And His Loyal Friend.

Long ago, the gods forged Twelve Swords of Power and threw them on the gameboard of life for men to scramble over. But they forged too well; the Swords could kill the gods themselves.

Now the great Mindsword reenters the world of men, bringing others' mindless devotion to him who wields it: Prince Murat of Culm, who intends to give it to Princess Kristin of Tasavalta. But first he draws it-and receives worship from his own son, from the princess herself, and from a horrifying ally.

It is up to Prince Mark of Tasavalta: his wife and kingdom, and the world, all may be lost to the Mindsword.

When the long-lost Mindsword--which gives mindless devotion to the one who wields it--falls into the hands of Prince Murat, Kristen, the beautiful wife of Prince Mark, falls under its spell, and it is up to Mark and his companions to save his wife and his kingdom BETWEEN two loftly jagged mountain spines the rocky land declined in frozen swirls that bottomed in a deep depression, forming at its lowest point a narrow and almost circular hollow shielded from human observation by tall crags on every side.