The Farsala Trilogy: Fall of a Kingdom

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January 01, 2005
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0689854145
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Who was Sorahb?
Stories are told of a hero who will come to Farsala's aid when the need is greatest. But for thousands of years the prosperous land of Farsala has felt no such need, as it has enjoyed the peace that comes from being both feared and respected.
Now a new enemy approaches Farsala's borders, one that neither fears nor respects its name and legend. But the rulers of Farsala still believe that they can beat any opponent.
Three young people are less sure of Farsala's invincibility. Jiaan, Soraya, and Kavi see Time's Wheel turning, with Farsala headed toward the Flames of Destruction. What they cannot see is how inextricably their lives are linked to Farsala's fate -- until it's too late.
In Fall of a Kingdom, the first volume of the Farsala Trilogy, Hilari Bell introduces readers to a world of honor, danger, and magic in this spellbinding tale of self-discovery.

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Reader reviewed by Mairi

Told from three different perspectives (Jiaan's, Kavi's, and Soraya's) Fall of A Kingdom tells of the march of the Hrum army on Farsala. The three Farsalans, of far different status, respond in different ways,

Many people may have read The Goblin Wood and hated the ending, but Fall of a Kingdom is nothing like that. The story is well fleshed out and very gripping.

When I read this book, I let my imagination run wild and enjoyed it all the more.
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Reader reviewed by Springhair

Journey to the kingdom of Farsala (similar to ancient Persia) where the deghans rule the countryside. Jiaan, Soraya, and Kavi are all young people who live in this land where magic is legend. The Hrum (similar to the Romans) have conquered over half of the known world. But the High Commander of Farsala is determined to stop the Hrum at Farsalas border. It all comes down to a single battle. Will the Hrum defeat the Farsalans, or will the deghans be able to stand the armys might?

Told in the three alternating viewpoints, this book can be a little confusing at first. Slow to start off, it eventually pulled me in enough to keep me interested. Although it is labeled a fantasy, there really isnt that much magic in it.
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