The Spellsong War: The Second Book of the Spellsong Cycle

From the bestselling author of The Recluse Saga , this follow-up to The Soprano Sorceress continues the adventures of Anna Marshal in the world of Erde. VOYA In the latest installment of the Spellsong Cycle, Modesitt continues the adventures of Anna Marshall, the Iowa State University music instructor unwillingly brought to Erde by a magic spell. Discovering that as a trained singer in a world where magic is song based, she is the most powerful sorceress alive, Anna must decide how to use her power. As the book opens, Anna is regent of Defalk for the twelve-year-old ruler, and must protect his regime from both internal and external threats. Opposed to killing, Anna must become a military strategist to protect her ward and his people. As in all of his work, Modesitt is concerned with the use and misuse of power. A feminist and downtrodden divorcee, Anna finds herself wielding real power in a world where men rule and some women are kept in chains. Anna must prove herself as regent, protect the land's inhabitants and infrastructure, and plan for the future--all while dealing with the constant interruptions by rebellious subordinate lords and plotting by trading rivals. Anna herself, deeply depressed by the knowledge she will never again see her children, left behind on Earth, must build herself a new life in the little time she has to spare from her duties as regent. Part of her dilemma is the decision of whether, as a woman from the late twentieth-century United States, she can find happiness with a man of feudal mindset who continually questions her actions and decisions. A deeply philosophical novel disguised as an action-adventure military fantasy, The Spellsong War is highly recommended for all YA collections. VOYA Codes: 4Q 4P S (Better than most, marred only by occasional lapses, Broad general YA appeal, Senior High-defined as grades 10 to 12). The sequel to The Soprano Sorceress , from the bestselling author of the Recluce Saga With The Soprano Sorceress L.E. Modesitt started The Spellsong Cycle, an innovative and compelling new fantasy series that won Modesitt tons of new readers. The Spellsong War will enthrall its readers and continue to build Modesitt's increasingly loyal following. Anna Marshal is regent of the kingdom of Defalk only a few months after a sorcerer pulled her from her boring life as a music instructor in Ames, Iowa to the world of Erde. With her ability and her integrity she saved Defalk from invasion and became it's regent, now she must defend it against the greedy rulers of neighboring kingdoms who see a weakened state and a possible opportunity. The Spellsong War is the second book of the Spellong Cycle. The Spellsong War, the second book in New York Times bestselling author L. E. Modesitt, Jr.'s epic fantasy series the Spellsong Cycle about a singer and music instructor at Iowa State University who gets far more than she expected when she is magically transported to the world of Erde. Anna Marshal is regent of the kingdom of Defalk only a few months after a sorcerer pulled her from her boring life as a music instructor. Her power and abilities saved Defalk from invasion, and now she must defend it against the greedy rulers of neighboring kingdoms who see an opportunity. Pulled from her boring life as a music instructor in Ames, Iowa, into the world of Erde, Anna Marshal is now regent of the kingdom of Defalk. Now she must defend it against the greedy rulers of neighboring kingdoms, in this sequel to "The Soprano Sorceress." The heavy gong sounds, and the two women in the uniform of the Council turn and open the lacquered double doors, each bearing the ancient symbol of the Council of Wei.