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The Virtu
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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.6
Format: Bargain Price
Label: Ace Hardcover
Manufacturer: Ace Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 448
Publication Date: June 27, 2006
Publisher: Ace Hardcover
Studio: Ace Hardcover
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Editorial Review:
To reclaim his powers, wizard Felix Harrowgate must restore the magical talisman known as the Virtu-by confronting the dark sorcerer who destroyed it.
Customer Reviews
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Rating:  - Lots Of Twists and Turns!
'The Virtu' is the continuing story of half-brothers Felix Harrowgate and Mildmay the Fox. Felix is no longer insane, Mildmay is now crippled, and the brothers begin their journey home to Melusine. Felix is convinced that he can repair the Virtu, and regain his place in court as a wizard at the Mirador.
Mildmay, on the other hand, is not too sure about going home. He is also told that there is a prophecy concerning him, and its not a good one. He asks Felix to cast an 'Obligation d'ame', which ... Read More
Rating:  - Almost everything I hoped for
This book is the sequel to Melusine, and that's by way of saying they're more like two volumes of a single tale than two standalone books. Melusine gets Felix and Mildmay to where they were going, but once they're there they have to patch themselves up and then get home...and that's only the beginning.
The first book introduced the characters as individuals, and used various adventures during their journey to let you get to know them better. This book is all about the characters interacting ... Read More
Rating: - A WONDERFUL SURPRISE. exellent read, not a quickie
Prior to this book, read the first book in the series, "Melusine", and just ignore the embarrassing artwork that looks like Fabio's red haired cousin. That book, with it's dual first person narration creates unique and distinct character voices and a refreshingly original take on the fantasy wizards n theives genre, will suck you in. The fact that one of the voices is of a character who has been deliberately driven stark raving bonkers just adds to the fascination.
The author never stoops to ... Read More
Rating: - ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS
THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS I HAVE EVER READ, I WAS JUST FINISHING THE MOONS TREATOR, AND I WAS SCARE THAT I WILL NEVER FIND A BOOK AS GOOD AS THAT ONE, BUT I WAS WONDERFOUL MISTAKE, SARAH MONETTE IS NOW ONE OF MY FAVORITE WRITERS I READ THE BOOK IN 2 DAYS, FELIX SUPERV, SORRY IF MY REVIEW IS NOT VERY GOOD BUT IM FROM MEXICO AND MY NATURAL LENGUAGE IS THE SPANISH.IS WAS A LITTLE SLOWER THAT MELUSINE, AND I REALLY THINK THAT THE PERSON OF THE GIRLFRIEND OF FOX IS REALLY ABSURD, I WISH FELIX HAD FOUND HAPINESS ... Read More
Rating: - Incesty, but still good.
"The Virtu" picks up almost precisely where "Melusine" leaves off, and is as strongly and cleverly written. The world building is excellent, the characters are complex and interesting. Monette is an amazing author and I look forward to reading more books by her. However, Mildmay's character seemed somehow off in "The Virtu." He's not as confident as he was in "Melusine," not as snarky and capable and witty. He went from being strong and active to being passive and almost cringing. And that bothered ... Read More
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