The Making of a Bard - Siciliana

<p class=ql-align-center>Adeptly weaving multiple storylines into a rich narrative tapestry this is character-driven fantasy adventure at its best. </p><p class=ql-align-center><em>Kirkus Reviews</em> - <em style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Book II The Making of a Bard -- Gigue</em></p><p class=ql-align-center><em style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Winner of a Kirkus Star</em></p><p class=ql-align-justify><br></p><p>Ge-or Jared and Thistle face many challenges as they come into their own as Warrior Apprentice Bard and Wizardess. Chasing his promise to avenge his father's death by the red dragon <strong>Ge-or</strong> finds himself in the southern swamps seeking the elusive fire lizard whose skin may provide the protection he needs to face the fierce beast. </p><p><br></p><p>On the road <strong>Jared</strong> learns that music is far more useful than simply performing for the entertainment of others. He finds his gift extends to a rare talent seen only once in a hundred years in Bard Hall.</p><p><br></p><p>Learning to manipulate powerful energies through the White Wizardess of Borea's wise tutelage <strong>Thistle</strong> discovers that plying energy for her magic requires a great deal of control to use it safely in the world at large.</p><p><br></p><p>Will <strong>Magic</strong> <strong>Might</strong> and <strong>Music</strong> protect them from the underlying currents of the Borean world that yet threaten to draw them into the fight between good and evil?</p><p><br></p><p><em>The Chronicles of Borea</em> is a sweeping fantasy with intriguing plot twists interwoven in a moving fabric of a sensual and powerful writing style. A tale in the true sense of the word -- fun to read and captivating from one book to the next.</p><p><br></p>