A Song For Arbonne - Guy Gavriel Kay

Posted : 1 year, 9 months ago at Feb 19 12:26

The basis of the plot has to do with the country of Arbonne and how they are governed, and their religion. The area is made up of six countries, all worshipping the god Corannos. But also in Arbonne, above Corannos, there is the goddess Rian. North in the country of Gorhaut, they see the men of Arbonne as weak. The priestesses of Rian have much power, as does the Queen of the Court of Love, and the heirless Count whose death has led to his wife the Countess being ruler. They also have a lot of respect for the troubadors who go around writing songs and singing them about their love and worship of the woman who rule. Per usual with Kay’s books, all the characters have extensive backgrounds, are very well drawn out, and are mixed up with so many storylines and issues, that is makes for a...Read more

Rating : 9/10