Lioness. Trilogy

A legendary fantasy cycle that rivals «Dune» and «The Lord of the Rings».

The trilogy «Lioness» is the pinnacle of the brilliant talent of Jack Vance, an outstanding master of fantasy and science fiction, genres in which he developed his unique... style — detailed, ironic, and rich in world and culture creation, as strange as they are captivating.

«The Garden of Princess Suldrun»
In the times referred to, the Elder Islands, located off the coast of ancient Gaul, have not yet sunk to the bottom of the sea. There, alongside humans, all sorts of magical creatures dwell. Kazmir, the king of Lioness, weaves plots against his neighbors, as befits a tyrant. But one day he encounters an unexpected obstacle: his stubborn and willful daughter, Princess Suldrun, does not want to participate in his plans.

«The Green Pearl»
Eylias of Troysinet defends his kingdom on the southern shore of the Elder Islands from raids by the Skas and intrigues of Kazmir, the king of Lioness. They do not notice how the world is gradually engulfed by the magic of the Green Pearl, which unleashes forces of evil and destruction.

«Meduk»
Ignoring the political intrigues and dark arts of Kazmir, the king of Lioness, Princess Meduk decides to uncover the mystery of her origin and embarks on a dangerous quest. Her fate is somehow intertwined with the secret of Drun, the son of Eylias of Troysinet, who is destined by prophecy to become the ruler of all the Elder Islands.


«Take a doomed princess, a disinherited prince, an evil king, a vengeful wizard, and a sorrowful witch, add fairies, ogres, magical creatures, treacherous barons, wanderers who are not what they seem, robbers, orphans, and a race of fierce warriors at war with all of humanity. Then add politics, conspiracies, murders, battles, and sieges, and place it all in a mythical archipelago across the western sea before the times of King Arthur. Jack Vance weaves the threads of fairy tales and pagan myths, creating an epic tapestry of adventures and intrigues on the Elder Islands. As a result, a masterpiece is born.» — Matthew Hughes

«A vintage work by the author — the best that has ever been written. Jack Vance never disappoints.» — Frank Herbert

«A modern classic from one of the greatest writers of fantasy and science fiction.» — Raymond E. Feist

«One of the best and most influential science fiction writers of the 20th century.» — Terry Pratchett