Gate of Ivory

by Doris Egan

Book Overview

A blend of science fiction and fantasy in which the heroine, Theodora, finds herself marooned on the one planet in the galaxy where magic works - and where her magical skills will plunge her into... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0886773288
• ISBN13: 9780886773281
• Release Date: February 1989
• Publisher: Daw Books
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 4.3" x 7.1"

Customer Reviews

A stranger in a strange land

Stranded on a "backwards" planet, the heroine ends up in a no-exit job with a magician. Our no-nonsense heroine of course doesn't believe in magic but is soon "illusioned". Adaptation is the theme of this story, as the heroine learns the perils and the pearls of Ivory. I love it I love it I love it. In this utterly unAusten world, the heroine reminds me of Emma.

A wonderful writer

I agree that Doris Egan is a wonderful writer. I loved her IVORY series. I learned from her website that she is now writing under the name 'Jane Emerson'. Under that name she has written CITY OF DIAMONDS. She also has a story in the book SIRENS AND OTHER DEMON LOVERS.Under any name, long may she write!

Whatever happend to this author?

I love this trilogy! I've never seen these books anywhere but the most out of the way bookstores, and I just have to wonder - what's wrong with people that they don't love this author? A wonderful first book in a group of stand-alone books with wonderful characters, an original detailed world and just great stories.

a good read!

This is the first book of a trilogy, but can stand on its own. It is well-written, plus it has a good plot and characters you want to root for. I definitely recommend it. Those who already know and love Doris Egan's books might be interested to know that she wrote another book under the name "Jane Emerson."

Very good, moves fast, excellent characters, setting & plot

The setting and characters are richly drawn and are most attractive. Both the heroes and villians are complex, real people. The author could have made this a book about girl-finds-magic-powers-and-falls-in-love but she made it far more. The plot moves quickly. This is my favorite of the three books in the series. I wish she would write more.