The Black Swan, Mercedes Lackey
The Black Swan, Mercedes Lackey
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The Black Swan

Author: Mercedes Lackey

Narrator: Eva Wilhelm

Unabridged: 12 hr 45 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 08/11/2020

Synopsis

After his wife's untimely death, a powerful sorcerer dedicates his life to seeking revenge against all womankind. He turns his captives into beautiful swans—who briefly regain human form by the fleeting light of the moon. Only Odette, noblest of the enchanted flock, has the courage to confront her captor. But can she gain the allies she needs to free herself and the other swan-maidens from their magical slavery? A monumental tale of loyalty and betrayal, of magic good and evil, of love both carnal and pure, and of the duality of human nature, The Black Swan is a rich tapestry which is sure to become an all-time masterpiece of fantasy.

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 Gail on May 23, 2017

Excellent retelling of a fairy tale. Highly recommended.......more

Goodreads review by Anne on April 04, 2012

Ahhh, Swan Lake... From what I've heard it's a beautiful ballet. And maybe someday when I don't hate watching ballets so much, I'll go see it. So, from reading the blurb on this thing, you'd think this is a story about Odette (the head swan from aforementioned ballet). Well, it's not. Yeah, she's in......more

Goodreads review by Alyson on January 26, 2022

Man, this used to be one of my favorites. But it did NOT stand the test of time. Honestly, the only parts I thoroughly enjoyed were anything involve Odile and Odette's growing friendship. The rest of it? Didn't live up to my memory. Oh well.......more

Goodreads review by Ana on February 23, 2011

Black Swan / 978-0-88677-890-3 Swan Lake is my favorite ballet, period, and I trust Mercedes Lackey as a superb author, so I was very excited to open The Black Swan and delve deeply into the story. To my delight, Lackey has not only lived up to my expectations, but far succeeded them - I will gladly......more

Goodreads review by Jessica on May 04, 2008

A retelling of the Swan Lake legend. Gorgeous imagery.......more

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