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Dragonsbane (Winterlands, Book 1) Paperback – December 12, 2019

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Highly successful stand-alone novel by the author of the bestselling Darwath Trilogy.

It was said to be impossible to slay a dragon. But Lord John Aversin had earned himself the name of Dragonsbane once in his life and had become the subject of ballad and legend. Fired by the romance of his tale, young Gareth travelled far and wide across the Winterlands from the King’s court to persuade the hero to rid the Deep of Ylferdun of the great Black Dragon, Morkeleb. With them on their quest went Jenny Waynest, half-taught mage and mother of Aversin’s sons.

Although the most fearsome dragon that Aversin had ever faced, Morkeleb was not the greatest danger awaiting him and his witch-woman. The once-ordered court had fallen into decadence and dissolution, and the beautiful sorceress Zyerne held the King in her sway. Just as Morkeleb posed the greatest challenge for Dragonsbane, so Jenny Waynest would find her powers pitted against an adversary as deadly as the Black Dragon – and infinitely more evil.

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  1. Book 1 of 4
    Winterlands
  2. Print length
    400 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    HarperVoyager
  5. Publication date
    December 12, 2019
  6. Dimensions
    5.08 x 0.75 x 7.8 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    000837418X
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0008374181
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperVoyager (December 12, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 400 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 000837418X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0008374181
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.08 x 0.75 x 7.8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 565 ratings

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"Barbara Hambly (b. 1951) is a New York Times bestselling author of fantasy and science fiction, as well as historical novels set in the nineteenth century. After receiving a master’s degree in medieval history, she published The Time of the Dark, the first novel in the Darwath saga, in 1982, establishing herself as an author of serious speculative fiction. Since then she has created several series, including the Windrose Chronicles, Sun-Cross, and Sun Wolf and Starhawk, in addition to writing for the Star Wars and Star Trek universes.

Besides fantasy, Hambly has won acclaim for the James Asher vampire series, which won the Locus Award for best horror novel in 1989, and the Benjamin January mystery series, featuring a brilliant African-American surgeon in antebellum New Orleans. She lives in Los Angeles."

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Winter
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2021
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I bought this book more than 30 years ago and recently added it to my Kindle collection as well. I’ve read it numerous times and it never ceases to thrill me. The characters are so real and engaging. The world-building is rich in detail without bogging down the narrative. The plot is complex and believable. This is one of those books that convinced me to seek out everything the author has ever written and so enriched my life. Anyone looking for fantasy that centers on a strong, mature, BELIEVABLE female protagonist should definitely follow Ms. HAMBLY!
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Alica
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Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2013
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I thought this book sounded okay when I picked bought it and was completely blown away. I could not put Dragonsbane down after I very quickly fell in love with the characters and world. I am often a little wary when beginning a new series because it means a new world with its own rules and its own creatures that I need to familiarize myself with. Usually it is either done very well or is a word vomit of information that can be difficult to absorb at the very beginning of a new book. This was an example of where it was done very, very well and I didn't feel overwhelmed or half afraid to keep reading. It was almost subtle, the author gave enough information that I had a pretty good understanding of what was going on but didn't know every detail right off the bat. More information was gradually fed to me while I got t know that characters and got pulled further along into the plot.

The characters were very relatable and felt like people I would meet on the street while being unique. The main character, Jenny is interesting without being a Mary Sue when we first meet her. I like her well travelled and knowledgeable personality without the arrogance. My favorite part? Jenny has some faults! She's not perfect, she's not the most powerful witch in the world, she's not the most beautiful woman in the kingdom, she's a person. A realistic person who gets sucked into a plot that she doesn't start out at the center of! Her lover, John is probably the next most interesting character in my mind. He is sought out to be the hero, but I was very surprised and very pleased to meet, not a classic hero who is the greatest knight the realm has to offer, but a realistic person with his own unique characteristics, goals, and issues. He even has a few faults! He was so interesting! I might even go as far as to call him my favorite character in the book! The supporting characters were also memorable with there own unique characteristics and personalities without drawing attention away from the main characters or the story.

I am a huge dragon fan and I adored the take on the dragons in this book. At the risk of spoiling the book for fellow readers, I will only say that I was pleasantly intrigued by the different faces of the dragons within this book. It wasn't the classic depiction of 'evil dragons' but they weren't fluffy, overly humanized dragons either. They were DRAGONS, they weren't arrogant, immortal, scaled, flying humans with a superiority complex. They were otherworldly beings with different customs and views than the humans and other creatures within the world.

There were other creatures besides humans and dragons, ones that weren't human and ones that were both scary and somewhat horrifying. The creatures weren't in your face, distracting from the story and taking up too much time though, they were part of the story and the were part of the world.

I could go on about this book, but I don't want go spoil it for fellow readers. Needless to say, Dragonsbane has made it onto my favorite books shelf!
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Stephanie
4.0 out of 5 stars Not her best
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2020
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I love Barbara Hambly and I have read many of her books, but this one falls short on the writing, of all things. The story is a bit of a stretch as well. I tired of the overuse of metaphor and simile. Some of these and some of the descriptions were so stretched that they pulled me out of the narrative. There are good characters and the last few chapters keep you hooked by the action. I will keep reading Hambly, but probably not more of this series.
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PapaTrain
5.0 out of 5 stars Bad Dragon, Bad, Bad! No dinner for U!
Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2020
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Reviewing a Barbara Namely novel is, in my opinion, a lot like critic ing a Akira Kurosawa film. Is it the best in the universe? Well, no. Is it at the very top of it's genre? Yes, & heck YES! This story brings to people together who should have met & walked away thinking "What an ASS!" & upon ever seeing each other, walked across to opposite sides of the road, & brings them together in such a warm heartfelt way Ur left thinking " of course they love each other. The trails they go through together & apart constantly make U fear that they may lose the other one. Each time the obstacle is resolved I found myself wiping my Brower Whispering "Man, that was a close thing". Also the pictures @ the end of the book made me fall a little deeper in love with her.
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Florida Gal
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2023
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I love these books but, to be fair, I love ALL of Barbara Hambley’s fantasy books. If you enjoy well crafted world building that doesn’t include some half-fey girl inheriting a cupcake shoppe, then you will love these books. Thank you again, Miss Hambley.
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mkittysamom
4.0 out of 5 stars Dragons are just life changing
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2019
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So interestingly a couple protects the villagers, a witch and a knight basically. But the witch can’t decide if she wants more power or a family..to thoroughly confuse her she heals a Dragon and they have a Vulcan mind meld moment! I was surprised and glad by the ending and maybe now she can switch back and forth? That would be sweet but human life is complicated I know. I’m so glad that the woman who really only wanted power is hopefully gone now.. the nemesis but almost mirror of our MC. Enjoyable Read! Also very thoughtful.. and life questioning.
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April Hardesty
3.0 out of 5 stars Meh
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2021
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Order was meh.
When I got the book it had pages loose and coming out.
The overall condition of the book was good besides that but have been to afraid to check it over much so don’t know if it’s actually missing any pages or not.
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Bldgdiva
5.0 out of 5 stars Smart science fiction, well wrought
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2020
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I have admired Barbara Hamblys writing through the Benjamin January series, which remains one of my favorite series ever. Because of her writing I chose Dragonsbane to read, and was without doubt, equally impressed. Thank you for your work Ms.Hambly. You are a wonderful writer, and your stories lift my soul with something noble and brave that lives in your characters. Few can make the thoughts of a dragon, of a peasant, of even the minor roles come alive with sympathy and compassion, like Ms. Hambly.
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Irina C
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
Reviewed in Canada on January 2, 2021
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Great read! Rich world, good language; I couldn't put it down, and thoroughly enjoyed reading it. Nothing truly unexpected happens, and yet it's a joy to see the plot and the characters develop.
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Vicente
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
Reviewed in Spain on March 17, 2022
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I've read this book severeal times, takes on some deeps aspects that in my opinion we all have though about them
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Mrs. J. Proctor
5.0 out of 5 stars I'm very glad a friend recommended this to me!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 16, 2019
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An excellent book with a strong female protagonist and her partner. Lord John Aversin is not your typical hero - he's pragmatic, down to earth and just as happy getting his boots muddy and talking about pigs.
He and Jenny Waynest have a very practical approach when it comes to tackling a dragon. None of this charging in with a lance (to the disappointment of young Gareth who sees life though the songs of the bards). They understand the strength and danger of a dragon and work out very carefully how to improve their odds of survival.

Jenny isn't a typical heroine either. She's no longer in the flush of youth, she has two sons and although she has magical abilities, they aren't strong. She has continual conflict deciding between her magic, which requires seclusion, and her family.

Dragons in this book are as I want them to be. Powerful, dangerous, but beautiful and magical the same time.

Jenny can fight one to save the people it would kill, but can also weep for the loss of something unique.

Recommended.
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dennis L
4.0 out of 5 stars love the author
Reviewed in Canada on November 13, 2020
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great read could not put down
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A. Jones
4.0 out of 5 stars Great characters and story
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 12, 2014
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I really enjoyed this. The story and characters were involving and kept me interested throughout, and the draagons didn't take over at all. I expect to read more of her books in the future.
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