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Original Title: | Midnight Falcon |
ISBN: | 0345432363 (ISBN13: 9780345432360) |
Edition Language: | English |
Series: | The Rigante #2 |
David Gemmell
Mass Market Paperback | Pages: 430 pages Rating: 4.24 | 6674 Users | 134 Reviews
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Bane the Bastard is the illegitimate son of the Rigante king who men called Demonblade. Born of treachery, Bane grew up an outcast in his own land, feared by his fellow highlanders, and denied by the father whose unmistakable mark he bore–the eyes of Connavar, one tawny brown, the other emerald green.Hounded from the country of his birth, Bane found acceptance across the seas–only to have it stripped away in an instant by a cruel and deadly swordsman. Now fighting as a gladiator in the blood-soaked arenas of the Empire, Bane lives for one thing: revenge. And he pursues his goal with the same single-minded determination that won his father a crown.
But more is at stake than a young warrior’s quest for vengeance. The armies of the Stone are preparing to march on the lands of the Rigante. The fate of human and Seidh alike will be decided by the clash of swords–and by the bonds of twisted love and bitterness between a father and a son . . .

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Title | : | Midnight Falcon (The Rigante #2) |
Author | : | David Gemmell |
Book Format | : | Mass Market Paperback |
Book Edition | : | Deluxe Edition |
Pages | : | Pages: 430 pages |
Published | : | May 1st 2001 by Random House Inc (first published 1999) |
Categories | : | Fantasy. Fiction. Epic Fantasy. Heroic Fantasy |
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Ratings: 4.24 From 6674 Users | 134 ReviewsAssessment Containing Books Midnight Falcon (The Rigante #2)
When I first started reading this novel I was disappointed that it wasn't a direct follow-up to the first book of the series...I was expecting another novel based around Connavar but instead it is about the life of his bastard son Bane. However, once I had gotten over my initial disappointment I was treated to what has become one of my favorite novels of all time. The characterization is wonderful with the hero being all too human and suffering the consequences of his poor actions. TheGemmell, the Rigante and this book in particular hold a special place in my heart. One of the first books I got on loan from he whom would become my favourite cousin and the first Gemmell book read on release I was initially disappointed in the protagonist switch - however this book soon became a pine of my favourites and part of my favourite Gemmell series. A great character piece and one of the late greats best, this is probably the standout novel of the Rigante four as I tend to lump 3 and 4
im enjoying the second book of the rigante more than the legend series. Looking forward to the third book.

This book is without a doubt one of my top favorite books I have ever had the pleasure of reading, if not thee top. The first one was entertaining and a great read, but this one is an absolute wonder. I can't really say what it is about this book that is so fascinating, just that I love every single aspect. Bane is a wonderful character who has a lot of depth and range. I find it rare to come across such well-written characters, so that immediately drew me into the book. I have probably read
This book was so good, one of those books you search for and seldom find. Strangely, it was not all that original in the setting. Think of an Arthurian England/Scotland/Ireland culture (the Rigante) against the expanding Roman Empire (sliding from a republic to a dictatorship) as the growing Stone empire. But the characters are so vivid and the eternal themes confronted are so well done: love and hate; revenge and forgiveness; trust and betrayal; sacrifice and selfishness; greed and charity;
Gladiators, family feuding, politics and fighting; why did I not love this book the first time I read it? A really enjoyable sequel and definitely the follow-up the first book deserved. It was so interesting to see the family relationships that were and never were developed in this book. I have to mention that, as usual, Gemmell's use of gruff, old men (in this case Rage) is my favourite part of his work. Really enjoyed this one.
Midnight Falcon, David GemmellAn epic story begins with a young man's avowal- 'Tell him that one day I shall cut his vile heart out.' The speaker is Bane the Bastard, a Wolfshead living outside the law. Born of treachery, his name a curse, he grew up among the warriors of the Rigante. They valued his skills in war, but they feared the violence in his heart.Seventeen years after his birth, self-exile takes Bane to a rats' nest- the Great City of Stone. Here, where gladiators kill for a living,
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