Witch of the Demon Seas - Anderson, Poul
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"Witch of the Demon Seas" is a fantasy novel set in a world of sorcery, piracy, and betrayal. The protagonist, a pirate condemned to death, is given a second chance by a powerful sorceress and her companion, who present him with a dangerous plan. Together, they seek to confront a mythical and powerful force known as the Xanthi, hoping to harness their power for a political overthrow. As the pirate embarks on this perilous quest, he struggles with complicated emotions towards the witch and the looming threat of betrayal within his crew. The novel explores themes of power, loyalty, and ambition,…mehr

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"Witch of the Demon Seas" is a fantasy novel set in a world of sorcery, piracy, and betrayal. The protagonist, a pirate condemned to death, is given a second chance by a powerful sorceress and her companion, who present him with a dangerous plan. Together, they seek to confront a mythical and powerful force known as the Xanthi, hoping to harness their power for a political overthrow. As the pirate embarks on this perilous quest, he struggles with complicated emotions towards the witch and the looming threat of betrayal within his crew. The novel explores themes of power, loyalty, and ambition, weaving a complex web of alliances and conflicts. The opening sets the stage for a dramatic journey, with the pirate's desperate circumstances leading him to an uneasy alliance with forces greater than he ever imagined. As the plot unfolds, a mix of magic, personal conflict, and high stakes pushes the characters toward a final confrontation that could reshape the fate of entire kingdoms.
Autorenporträt
Poul William Anderson (1926 - 2001) was an American science fiction author who began his career during the Golden Age of the genre and continued to write and remain popular into the 21st century. Anderson also authored several works of fantasy, historical novels and a prodigious number of short stories. Poul Anderson was one of the most popular authors in SF. He began his career in the 1950s and was a regular contributor to Astounding SF magazine (later Analog SF) edited by John W. Campbell. His work encompassed science fiction and fantasy, including the Polesotechnic League series and the Terran Empire series featuring Dominic Flandry and the fantasy Kingdoms of Ys series, written with his wife Karen. He received seven Hugo and three Nebula Awards and a SFWA Grandmaster Award among other honors.