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Formato
Brossura
Pagine
578
Lingua
Inglese
Pubblicato
Jul 1, 1992
Editore
Bantam Spectra
ISBN-10
0553562738
ISBN-13
9780553562736
Descrizione
Kivrin’s ambition is to travel back in time to the Middle Ages, specifically to a period marked by devastation and disease. As she gears up for her journey, she faces not only the challenges of proper preparation but also the intricate complexities of navigating an era fraught with peril and uncertainty. Determined yet naïve, Kivrin soon discovers the overwhelming realities that await her in a time where human life hangs by a thread.
Meanwhile, in her present time, the world grapples with its own crises, complicating her mission further. As Kivrin becomes deeply entrenched in a society on the brink of collapse, she must confront not just the harshness of medieval life but also the ethical dilemmas posed by her presence there. The juxtaposition of past and present creates a poignant narrative, highlighting the resilience of the human spirit in the face of overwhelming adversity.
Meanwhile, in her present time, the world grapples with its own crises, complicating her mission further. As Kivrin becomes deeply entrenched in a society on the brink of collapse, she must confront not just the harshness of medieval life but also the ethical dilemmas posed by her presence there. The juxtaposition of past and present creates a poignant narrative, highlighting the resilience of the human spirit in the face of overwhelming adversity.
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