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"A fantastic novel that any fan of The Witcher will instantly appreciate." —The Gamer
Andrzej Sapkowski's Witcher series has become a fantasy phenomenon, finding millions of fans worldwide and inspiring the hit Netflix show and video games. Now the bestselling author introduces readers to a new hero on an epic journey in The Tower of Fools, the first book of the Hussite Trilogy.
Reinmar of Bielawa, sometimes known as Reynevan, is a healer, a magician, and according to some, a charlatan. When a thoughtless indiscretion forces him to flee his home, he finds himself pursued
not only by brothers bent on vengeance but by the Holy Inquisition.
In a time when tensions between Hussite and Catholic countries are threatening to turn into war and mystical forces are gathering in the shadows, Reynevan's journey will lead him to the Narrenturm—the Tower of Fools.
The Tower is an asylum for the mad...or for those who dare to think differently and challenge the prevailing order. And escaping it, avoiding the conflict around him, and keeping his own sanity will prove more difficult than he ever imagined
"A ripping yarn delivered with world-weary wit, bursting at the seams with sex, death, magic and madness." —Joe Abercrombie
"This is historical fantasy done right." —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"A highly enjoyable historical fantasy." —Booklist
The Tower of Fools is an historical novel set during the Hussite Wars in Bohemia during the 1400s, a period of religious conflict and persecution. Characters in the novel may express views that some readers might find offensive.
Also by Andrzej Sapkowski:
Witcher collections
The Last Wish
Sword of Destiny
Witcher novels
Blood of Elves
The Time of Contempt
Baptism of Fire
The Tower of Swallows
Lady of the Lake
Season of Storms
The Malady and Other Stories: An Andrzej Sapkowski Sampler (e-only)
Translated by David French
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“[Kenny] invests the story with dignity and a richness that brings it closer to the epic tale Sapkowski seems to be envisioning. What’s more, Kenny does my favorite thing in an audiobook: He sings, in English, Latin, and what I think is Old German, no less…I do applaud Hachette Audio’s continuing efforts to inject music into their productions.”
— Locus (audio review)
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“A fantastic novel that any fan of The Witcher will instantly appreciate.”
— The Gamer -
“The action is wonderfully done. Also a delight is the subtle humor.”
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“Sapkowski’s love for the period is clear as he touches on notorious historical events and figures…This is historical fantasy done right."
— Publishers Weekly (starred review) -
“A highly enjoyable historical fantasy.”
— Booklist -
“Weave[s] rich historical context with a complex atmosphere of magic and superstition.”
— BookPage -
“Narrator Peter Kenny captures this historical fantasy novel…[with] well-differentiated voices for the many characters…A story full of intrigue, politics, and murder is brought to life by Kenny in a smooth narrative style.”
— AudioFile -
Sapkowski's love for the period is clear as he touches on notorious historical events and figures ... The carefully painted landscapes and intricate politics effortlessly draw readers into Reinmar's life and times. This is historical fantasy done right.
— Publishers Weekly (starred review) -
A ripping yarn delivered with world-weary wit, bursting at the seams with sex, death, magic and madness.
— Joe Abercrombie -
Sapkowski's energetic and satirical prose as well as the unconventional setting makes this a highly enjoyable historical fantasy. Recommended for Sapkowksi's many existing fans.
— Booklist
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About Andrzej Sapkowski
Andrzej Sapkowski is the author of the Witcher series and the Hussite Trilogy. He was born in 1948 in Poland and studied economics and business, but the success of his fantasy cycle about Geralt of Rivia turned him into an international bestselling writer. Geralt’s story has inspired the hit Netflix show and multiple video games, has been translated into thirty-seven languages, and has sold millions of copies worldwide.
About Peter Kenny
Peter Kenny, an AudioFile Earphones Award–winning narrator, is a talented and experienced actor, voice-over artist, singer, musician, and designer, with over twenty-five years of experience working in theater, film, television, and audio. He has achieved great critical acclaim for multicharacter recordings of audiobooks by authors such as Iain Banks, Christopher Priest, and Edmund St Aubyn.