The Curse of Chalion
Published in 1991, The Curse of Chalion is a mythic fiction novel by Lois McMaster Bujold. It deals with magic, princesses and blessing and cursing.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.2 out of 5 from 24 ratings, and 68 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 31 editions across 6 languages.
It runs to roughly 442 pages — 8–9 hours of reading at an average pace.
About The Curse of Chalion
A man broken in body and spirit, Cazaril has returned to the noble household he once served as page, and is named, to his great surprise, secretary-tutor to the beautiful, strong-willed sister of the impetuous boy who is next in line to rule. It is as assignment Cazaril dreads, for it must ultimately lead him to the place he most fears: the royal court of Cardegoss, where the powerful enemies who once placed him in chains now occupy lofty positions. but it is more than the traitorous intrigues of villains that threaten Cazaril and the Royesse Iselle here, for a sinister curse hangs like a sword over the entire blighted House of Chalion and all who stand in their circle. And only by employing the darkest, most forbidden of magics can Cazaril hope to protect his royal charge -- an act that will mark the loyal, damaged servant as a tool of the miraculous ... and trap him, flesh and soul, in a maze of demonic paradox, damnation, and death.
Awards & lists
- ✦Hugo Awards 2002 — Best Novel (nominee)
- ✦World Fantasy Awards 2002 — Best Novel (nominee)
- ✦Locus Awards 2002 — Best Fantasy Novel (nominee)
- 🏆Mythopoeic Awards 2002 — Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Adult Literature (winner)
- 🏆Mythopoeic Awards — Overall (winner)
Quick answers
Who wrote The Curse of Chalion?
The Curse of Chalion was written by Lois McMaster Bujold and first published in 1991.
What genre is The Curse of Chalion?
It is usually shelved as Myth & Legend Fiction.
How long is The Curse of Chalion?
The median edition has 442 pages, about 8–9 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The Curse of Chalion?
Readers who like it often enjoy Little Thieves, Hexed and A Kiss in Time.
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