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This is a duology, originally published as two books crown duel and court duel but firebird combined both books in one edition. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Im starting court duel today, and i am thrilled that there is more ahead of meliara, branaric, shevraeth a fantastic character in this novel, and i cant wait to see more of him ahead, and the others. A deathbed promise to their father sends a daring girl and her brother off to war. Combination of the hardcover editions of crown duel and court dueland features a neverbeforepublished story by sherwood smith. I think it works better as a single volume as it turns it into a very acceptable 470 page standalone novel. The stirring sequel to crown duel finds young meliara at the center of a deadly court intrigue. Court duel crown and court duel, book 2 by sherwood smith. Jun 01, 2002 this book was originally published in two volumes, crown duel and court duel. Book recommendations for people who like crown duel. Both stories take place in the fictional land of sartoriasdeles, a fantasy world smith has written about since her youth. Court duel crown and court duel, book 2 by sherwood smith book cover, description, publication history. Even though shes the daughter of a count, shes much more at home among the villagers or dancing barefoot under the moon with the legendary hill folk than thinking of politics or ballgowns. Crown duel crown and court duel, book 1 by sherwood smith.

Book view cafe page home it is certainly not thennot in dreamsbut when one is wide awake, in moments of robust joy and achievement, on the highest terrace of consciousness, that mortality has a chance to peer beyond its own limits, from the mast, from the past and its castle tower. Crown duel is a 2002 young adult fantasy novel written by american author sherwood smith, originally published as two separate books, crown duel 1997. Crown duel by sherwood smith 2002, paperback for sale. Sherwood smith writer of fantasy, historical romance. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Sherwood smith is an american science fiction and fantasy writer for both teens and adults and was born in 1951. Crown duel brought to court by a mysterious letter, teenage countess meliara finds herself the subject of all sorts of courtly intrigues and attentions, including those of the deposed kings sister and an. Meliara and her brother vow to free remalna from an evil king.

Also by sherwood smith see all books by sherwood smith. Crown duel crown and court duel, book 1 by sherwood smith book cover, description, publication history. My adult self is very sorry that my teenage self didnt have any sherwood smith books to read. While court duel was a slower read than its predecessor, crown duel, i enjoyed the. Original title isbn 9780152016081 published on 199741. Crown duel court duel by sherwood smith crown duel crown duel court duel by sherwood smith. Series spotlight crown and court duel series by sherwood. In court duel, mel stays at court, which she has always disdained and hated due to the things her mother said about it. Countess meliara has grown up in a backwater castle and upon the death of her father finds herself with her brother leading the fight against a greedy king whose taxation policy is crippling his people. Crown and court duel by sherwood smith requirements. Book clubs book fairs scholastic education classroom magazines about us.

I found the protagonists likeable, and the way the plot unravelled to disclose things that were not obvious in the beginning. Adventure, fantasy, fiction, romance, young adult, young adult fantasy. Crown duel crown duel court duel more editions of crown duel crown duel court duel. Smith also collaborated with dave trowbridge in writing the exordium series and with andre norton in writing two of the books in the solar queen universe. Crown duel crown duel court duel by sherwood smith. Mar 26, 2009 todays spotlight is the crown and court duel duet by sherwood smith. Order of sherwood smith books sherwood smith is an american author of science fiction, fantasy and historical romance novels for both young adults and adults. Crown duel crown and court, book 1 by sherwood smith. It starts out with war, moves on to a desperate chase though the entire kingdom, and ends with time at court, with a secret admirer. She started writing as a child, at the age of six, with homemade taped together paper towel books. Life has once again resumed the slow pace of country life, especially with mels brother, bran, away at court. This is a bit of a golden oldie and most fantasy fans have encountered the series. She is a great writer and crown duel is, in my opinion, her best novel. For a shorter taste of sherwood smiths style, world building, and a very charming romance, i recommend the omnibus crown duel which contains the two original stories crown duel and court duel.

Court duel crown and court, book 2 by sherwood smith. Jun 29, 2012 crown duel crown duel court duel by sherwood smith. The authors afterword says they were always supposed to be one book, but it reads to me as if they are very different halves of the same story. While court duel was a slower read than its predecessor, crown duel, i enjoyed the cunning, silent game of. This book was originally published in two volumes, crown duel and court duel. Todays spotlight is the crown and court duel duet by sherwood smith. In an effort to keep a promise to her deceased father, countess meliara is swept up into danger and secret admirers as she enters into court life at the royal p. The firebird edition of crown duel combines the hardcover editions of crown duel and court dueland features a neverbeforepublished story by sherwood smith. The story is set in the kingdom of remalna, where the peoples agreement with the hill folk to not cut down trees or burn wood has altered the standard medieval european fantasy setting in crown duel, countess meliara astair of tlanth swears to her dying father that she and her brother will defend. Crown duel is a 2002 young adult fantasy novel written by american author sherwood smith, originally published as two separate books, crown duel 1997 and court duel 1998. Jan 27, 2012 crown duel by sherwood smith crown duel and court duel, which is now part 2 is a wonderful book that has many parts to it, to interest every reader. Battle on and off the field, with sword and fan, with might and manners. The book shows a good mix of adventure, intrigue and romance.

She writes several series including wren, exordium with dave trowbridge, crown and court duel, inda, cjs notebooks and more series. Usually i dont get to say this because if the first book is not an engaging read i dont bother with the next in the series. For businesonly pricing, quantity discounts and free shipping. Months have passed since meliara astiars daring escape and the defeat of king galdran.

Written by sherwood smith, audiobook narrated by emma galvin. The kindle edition includes the outtakes from vidanrics pov. Publication date 1998 topics fantasy publisher san diego. As an adult, i enjoyed this book enormously, and i cannot thank sherwood smith enough for writing it. The first part of the book crown duel is the story about when shes fighting for the court, the second court duel is her story when shes trying to be a court lady. A deathbed promise to their father sends a daring girl and her brother. Buy a cheap copy of court duel book by sherwood smith. Crown duel is a young adult fantasy romance novel written by sherwood smith, originally published as two separate books, crown duel and court duel. Court duel is a much better read than its prequel the crown duel. Sherwood smith is an american fantasy and science fiction writer for young adults and adults.

Sherwood smith born 1951 is an american fantasy and science fiction writer for young adults and adults. Books by sherwood smith authors like sherwood smith. Sherwood smith sherwood smith used books, rare books and new books. I first encountered smiths novels crown duel and court duel in high school, both books bound. This was my first sherwood smith book and i enjoyed it thoroughly, so i went and bought all her books on kindle. Meliara astiar has only ever known her crumbling castle home and the surrounding mountains. Countess meliara has grown up in a backwater castle and upon the death of her father finds herself with her brother leading the fight against a greedy king. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will. Young countess meliara swears to her dying father that she and her brother will defend their people from the growing greed of the king. Crown duel by sherwood smith crown duel and court duel, which is now part 2 is a wonderful book that has many parts to it, to interest every reader.

The story is set in the kingdom of remalna, where the peoples agreement with the hill folk to not cut down trees or burn wood has altered the standard medieval european fantasy setting. Crown duel crown duel court duel by sherwood smith and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Reread in 2019 because i posted a bookstagram about the book and missed the characters enough to go back for a reread. The main character, countess meliara of tlanth, and her brother are fighting to overthrow a bad king. For businessexclusive pricing, quantity discounts and downloadable. The first part of the book crown duel is the story about when shes fighting for. The firebird edition of crown duel combines the hardcover editions of crown duel and court duel and features a neverbeforepublished story by sherwood smith. Countess meliara is swept up into danger and secret admirers as she enters into court life at the royal palace. Court duel has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace.

Books by sherwood smith writers similar to sherwood smith. Crown duel brought to court by a mysterious letter, teenage countess meliara finds herself the subject. Mar 01, 1997 reread in 2019 because i posted a bookstagram about the book and missed the characters enough to go back for a reread. A few people have asked whether or not the wren books and crowncourt duel take place on the same world. Court duel book by sherwood smith 1 available editions. The crown duel story, which i wrote in my early twenties, is part of the sartoriasdeles megaarc. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. A high fantasy novel by sherwood smith consisting of two parts, crown duel and court duel. The two books were originally written as the same story but split in two by the publisher. Sherwood smith fanfiction archive with over 202 stories.

Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Join the leading website for book clubs with over 35,000 clubs and 20,000 reading guides. Sherwood smith brought to court by a mysterious letter, teenage countess meliara finds herself the subject of all sorts of courtly intrigues and attentions, including those of the deposed kings sister and an. Toughest of all is courtship, when the one who catches her heart is an. The stirring sequel to crown duel finds young meliara at the center of. Register for free to build your own book lists books. Okay, so i enjoyed crown duel, i loved court duel, and i really loved a stranger to command.

Smith is a nebula award finalist and a longtime writing group organizer and participant. Series spotlight crown and court duel series by sherwood smith. Robin mc kinley tamora pierce sharon shinn patricia c wrede shannon hale megan whalen turner juliet. That being so, you really should read crown duel before picking up a copy of court duel. A few people have asked whether or not the wren books and crown court duel take place on the same world.