The Witness for the Dead

Hardcover, 208 pages

Publié 6 janvier 2021 par Tor Books.

A standalone novel in the fantastic world of Katherine Addison's award-winning The Goblin Emperor.

When young half-goblin emperor Maia sought to learn who had killed his father and half-brothers in The Goblin Emperor, he turned to an obscure resident of his court, a Witness for The Dead named Thara Celehar.

Now, far from the court, Thara Celehar lives in quasi-exile, neither courtier nor prelate, serving the common people of the city. He lives modestly, communicating with the dead as is his duty.

But his decency and fundamental honesty will not permit him to live quietly. Celehar will follow the truth wherever it leads him no matter who may be implicated in murder, fraud, or ancient injustices.

A standalone novel in the fantastic world of Katherine Addison's award-winning The Goblin Emperor.

When young half-goblin emperor Maia sought to learn who had killed his father and half-brothers in The Goblin Emperor, he turned to an obscure resident of his court, a Witness for The Dead named Thara Celehar.

Now, far from the court, Thara Celehar lives in quasi-exile, neither courtier nor prelate, serving the common people of the city. He lives modestly, communicating with the dead as is his duty.

But his decency and fundamental honesty will not permit him to live quietly. Celehar will follow the truth wherever it leads him no matter who may be implicated in murder, fraud, or ancient injustices.

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73pctGeek a publié une critique de The Witness for the Dead par Katherine Addison (The Goblin Emperor #2)

Plenty of expressive ears

4 étoiles

Thara Celehar is a Witness for the Dead, and has a few mysteries involving the dead to solve. Set in the world of the Goblin Emperor (where Celehar played a small part), this is a delightful expansion of the world, and retains the gentle sweetness previously established.

Celehar reminds me of Maia, shy, kind and dutiful. Amalo is vividly brought to life, as are its many inhabitants. I love the Goblin Emperor, and though this isn’t quite as delightful, it’s still very enjoyable. There are also lots, and lots of expressive ears!