Shardik first in Beklan Empire series

Paperback

Condition: Acceptable

This is a vintage edition and will be subject to the effects of aging >>This brilliantly inventive fantasy epic by the award-winning author of Watership Down immerses the reader in a medieval world complete with created languages detailed maps and elaborate traditions and rituals. Centring on the long-awaited reincarnation of a giant bear among the half-barbaric Orelgan people Shardik's appearance sets off a violent chain of events as faith in his divinity sweeps the land. Closest to the bear is the hunter Kelderek a naturally pious ignorant well-meaning man who becomes - in his dedication to Shardik - a prophet victorious soldier corrupt priest-king and ruler of an empire.