Sailing To Sarantium by Guy Gavriel Kay
Book One of the Sarantine Mosaic
In this historical fantasy novel, a skilled mosaicist from a distant city is summoned to the grand capital of Sarantium to work on a magnificent sanctuary for the divine. The journey transforms into an odyssey filled with political intrigue, personal ambition, and spiritual questioning. As he navigates the complex web of power and plots, the artist encounters emperors and chariot racers, alchemists and holy men, while his own creative passion and the fate of empires become inextricably intertwined. The narrative weaves a rich tapestry of human experience, exploring themes of art, power, and the nature of civilization itself.
The 14984th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1998
- Nationality
- Canadian
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 560-592
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(4.7)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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- 38th on Top 100 Fantasy Books (Fantasy Book Review)
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