7.2 /10 1 Votes
Cover artist Jon Sullivan Language English Publication date 1994 Originally published 1994 Preceded by Spellfire Genre Fantasy literature | 3.6/5 Goodreads Country United States Series Shandril's Saga Media type Print (Paperback) Followed by Hand of fire Publisher TSR | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Similar Works by Ed Greenwood, Forgotten Realms: The Harpers books, Fantasy books | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Crown of Fire is a 1994 fantasy novel by Ed Greenwood. It is the second novel in Greenwood's book series, Shandril's Saga, and takes place in the Forgotten Realms setting based on the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game.
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Plot summary
Shandril, who has risen from being a humble kitchen maid to being one of the most powerful magic users in the Realms, is now hunted by enemies who want to acquire her Spellfire ability. With her allies, Elminster, the Knights of Myth Drannor, and her lover Narn, she must face the dark magicians of Zhentarim and a group known as the Cult of the Dragon.
Reception
One reviewer described it as "better than its predecessor, but not by much. Arguably stronger writing, more focus in the storytelling and the narrative doesn’t drift as much."