Burdens of the Dead, Mercedes Lackey
Burdens of the Dead, Mercedes Lackey
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Burdens of the Dead

Author: Mercedes Lackey, Eric Flint, Dave Freer

Narrator: Richard Ferrone

Unabridged: 18 hr 14 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 10/20/2020


Synopsis

In an alternate Renaissance where magic works, a captain of Italian forces must deal with gods, goddesses and warfare in order to save his daughter at the siege of Constantinople—and prevent a new dark age.

In an alternate 15th century where magic still is part of life, the Holy Roman Empire rules Europe. Constantinople is under siege by the Venetians and their allies. Hekate, Goddess of Crossroads,
presides over the conflict and carnage as alternate visions of civilization collide. And since Constantinople is the crossroad city of east and west, it is here that Italian captain Benito Valdosta must
deal with the powerful magical manifestation of the Weeping Woman, a disguised Hekate, in order to save his daughter and to destroy the fleets of the Chernobog assembling in the Black Sea before they can cut into the soft underbelly of Europe.

With land battles, naval action, cunning assassinations, and heartbreak aplenty—not to mention the ongoing conflict between Lord of the Dead and Benito for the love of a woman, civilization is
at the crossroads and choices must be made that will bring victory and freedom for centuries to come—or a new Dark Age.

About Mercedes Lackey

Mercedes Lackey is a full-time writer and has published numerous novels and works of short fiction, including the bestselling Heralds Of Valdemar series. She is also a professional lyricist and a licensed wild bird rehabilitator. She lives in Oklahoma with her husband, artist Larry Dixon, and their flock of parrots.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Jeremy

Burdens of the Dead was rather a disappointment. It doesn't really seem to be a necessary book - it doesn't advance much character development, the military side is dull and uninspiring, and the only really interesting character is completely new. I like spending time with Marco and Benito. They are......more

Not sure why, but this feels like the weakest entry in the series so far (however, I haven't read A Mankind Witch yet, so who knows). Maybe it's the overlap with "Much Fall of Blood", maybe it's that the new characters just aren't compelling, maybe it's the lack of Eric, Manfred and Francisca. Still......more

Goodreads review by Kathy

Fourth in the Heirs of Alexandria historical fantasy series revolving around two young men...wow, young men. When I started this series, Marco and Benito were just kids, scrabbling for a living, and now it's 1540 Venice. NOTE: This is not historically accurate as Constantinople fell to the Ottomans i......more

Goodreads review by Deb

Highly recommend this enjoyable, complex book. Burdens of the Dead is thought-provoking, historically complex, rich in characters and wonderfully connected to the other Heirs of Alexandria books. I’ve enjoyed them repeatedly and look forward to my next iteration. Anyone who enjoys fantasy and has an......more