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Under Heaven

By: Guy Gavriel Kay
Narrated by: Simon Vance
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The award-winning historical fantasies of Guy Gavriel Kay have earned him international best seller status and placed his books atop his fans' must-have lists.

Under Heaven takes listeners to Tang dynasty China, where the son of an honored general has received an unheard of gift: 250 Sardian horses. But this is a prize men would, and will, kill for.

"History and fantasy rarely come together as gracefully as they do in the novels of Guy Gavriel Kay." (Washington Post Book World)

©2010 Guy Gavriel Kay (P)2010 Penguin Audio Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Historical Military China
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This book pulls at the soul. Lovely writing as ever, the dialogue is delicious and the story arc very satisfying. Such beautiful and insightful observations about life and storytelling.

Greatly moved

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An enjoyable story in a classic Chinese style. Flowery language and lots of detail, but great action too

Just seem to drag on a little bit too much.

Nice story, did drag on a bit

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Beautifully written, stunning imagery, fabulous performance. This is definitely a keeper. I might just listen again right now

Stunning

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One of my all time favourites. Just stunning. The narration is fabulous. Had goosebumps at the end. Will likely read/listen many times again.

Just Stunning.

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Just an amazing book. A tale that takes its time but builds an entire world through the gentle trading of lives through their own soaring stories and intersecting pathways.

A sumptuous tale of time and dynasty

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