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Original Title:	A Song for Arbonne
ISBN:	0451458974 (ISBN13: 9780451458971)
Edition Language:	English

A Song for Arbonne

Guy Gavriel Kay

Paperback | Pages: 509 pages

Rating: 4.2 | 12404 Users | 588 Reviews

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Title	:	A Song for Arbonne
Author	:	Guy Gavriel Kay
Book Format	:	Paperback
Book Edition	:	Deluxe Edition
Pages	:	Pages: 509 pages
Published	:	November 5th 2002 by Ace Books (first published 1992)
Categories	:	Fantasy. Fiction. Historical. Historical Fiction. Historical Fantasy. Science Fiction Fantasy. Cultural. Canada

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Based on the troubadour culture that rose in Provence during the High Middle Ages, this panoramic, absorbing novel beautifully creates an alternate version of the medieval world.

The matriarchal, cultured land of Arbonne is rent by a feud between its two most powerful dukes, the noble troubador Bertran de Talair and Urte de Miraval, over long-dead Aelis, lover of one, wife of the other and once heir to the country's throne.

To the north lies militaristic Gorhaut, whose inhabitants worship the militant god Corannos and are ruled by corrupt, womanizing King Ademar. His chief advisor, the high priest of Corannos, is determined to eradicate the worship of a female deity, whose followers live to the south.

Into this cauldron of brewing disaster comes the mysterious Gorhaut mercenary Blaise, who takes service with Bertran and averts an attempt on his life. The revelation of Blaise's lineage and a claim for sanctuary by his sister-in-law sets the stage for a brutal clash between the two cultures. Intertwined is the tale of a young woman troubadour whose role suggests the sweep of the drama to come.

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I can understand people who don't like Guy Gavriel Kay's work. I think I've said it before, but there are definite quirks of style, ways he plots and deals with characters, that can drive even me mad in the wrong mood -- which is why I first picked this up to reread in April, and now it's November when I've finally finished. I do love most of Kay's work when I'm in the right mood, though, and A Song for Arbonne is additionally up my street because of the Court of Love, the troubadours, all the

Well I hate to do this but listening to this audio book is just putting me to sleep. Im really enjoying the book & this narrator is great (especially his singing voice) but its such a sweet voice that it lulls me right into a doze. I dont want to keep reading if Im only catching 50% of the story so Ill definitely put this on my Physical TBR list & revisit it in the future! 💛

ORIGINALLY POSTED AT Fantasy Literature.Blaise, a sellsword from Gorhaut (a violent and chauvinistic northern country), has moved to the warmer country of Arbonne. Blaise doesnt have much appreciation or tolerance for Arbonnes womanly culture which is highly influenced by the Court of Love. He also doesnt have much hope that Arbonne which values singers over soldiers, and troubadours over troops will put up much of a fight if Gorhaut decides to try to eradicate Arbonnes goddess worship. But

Insert rant about the many reasons why I really like a lot of Kay's early work here.

A Song For Arbonne is a lyrical portrayal of one tumultuous year in Arbonne, as its peace-loving people aristocracy, mercenaries, troubadours, priests and priestesses deal with the threat of invasion from their war-hungry neighbors to the north.Much to my astonishment, some folks dont enjoy the works of Guy Kay as much as I do. That said, the overall ratings for A Song For Arbonne is well above four, which puts it in pretty rarified territory. Even the negative reviews of Kay usually agree



Lyrical prose; developed characters; but not enough happening! Not enough wonder or plot; it's more like a Historical epic; I never liked any of his characters and he meanders too much on the prose for my tastes; a lot of people love him though; if you loved LOTR then you may very well like this one . . . while I can appreciate his style, he isn't for me; if his pacing was faster, there would have been promise.