The Time of Contempt
| Category: | Book |
| By (author): | Sapkowski, Andrzej |
| Series: | The Witcher |
| Subject: | FICTION / Action & Adventure |
| FICTION / Fantasy / General | |
| FICTION / Fantasy / Historical | |
| Audience: | general/trade |
| Publisher: | Orbit |
| Published: | August 2013 |
| Format: | Book-paperback |
| Pages: | 352 |
| Size: | 8.25in x 5.50in x 1.00in |
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Additional Notes
| From The Publisher* | The Witcher returns in this sequel to Blood of Elves, in the series that inspired The Witcher video games. Geralt is a witcher: guardian of the innocent; protector of those in need; a defender, in dark times, against some of the most frightening creatures of myth and legend. His task, now, is to protect Ciri. A child of prophecy, she will have the power to change the world for good or for ill -- but only if she lives to use it. A coup threatens the Wizard's Guild.War breaks out across the lands.A serious injury leaves Geralt fighting for his life...... and Ciri, in whose hands the world's fate rests, has vanished... |
| Review Quote* | "New battle mechanics, a fantastic storyline, and a gritty setting make The Witcher one of the most engrossing, mature RPGs to arrive on the PC in years."-Gamespot.com on The Witcher video game |
| Review Quote* | "The Witcher delivers one of the most intense and rewarding role-playing experiences this year."-GT Reviews on The Witcher video game |
| Biographical Note | Andrzej Sapkowski was born in 1948 in Poland. He studied economy and business, but the success of his fantasy cycle about the sorcerer Geralt of Rivia turned him into a bestselling writer. He is now one of Poland's most famous and successful authors. |