The Gilded Chain

A Tale of the King's Blades

Paperback, 418 pages

English language

Published Sept. 7, 1999 by Eos.

ISBN:
978-0-380-79126-2
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OCLC Number:
42384282

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3 stars (1 review)

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reviewed The Gilded Chain by Dave Duncan (King's Blades (1))

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3 stars

This book has garnered a lot of good will, from some very high-flying people. my views on Duncan are something of a mixed bag - I absolutely loved his Seventh sword series but wasn't too keen on the Alchemists Apprentice.

I was nevertheless presently surprised by the Gilded chain. Perhaps, because the first seventh sword book was that little bit shorter, or perhaps just because it was a different story, I enjoyed it (and subsequently the series) that much more. Gilded chain started to chafe a little; given the overarching morality of Durendal and the introduction and prancing displays of the inquisitor's at almost the outset of the book.

Still, a very solid, fantasy romp, with good swordsmanship and an interesting take on the allegiance of knights to a monarch. The magic is different to many other titles I've seen - in many cases, magic often saves the day or …

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  • Fantasy