A Kingdom Far and Clear: The Swan Lake Trilogy Series by Mark Helprin

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  • Swan Lake (A Kingdom Far and Clear: The Swan Lake Trilogy #1)
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    Swan Lake (A Kingdom Far and Clear: The Swan Lake Trilogy #1)

    Mark Helprin

    Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings · published 1989

    The two-time Caldecott medalist illustrates Mark Helprin's enchanting story of the characters in Tchaikovsky's famous ballet.

  • A City in Winter (A Kingdom Far and Clear: The Swan Lake Trilogy #2)
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    A City in Winter (A Kingdom Far and Clear: The Swan Lake Trilogy #2)

    Mark Helprin

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings · published 1996

    Driven to avenge the murder of her royal parents and reclaim her lost kingdom, a daring young heroine and would-be queen journeys to the beseiged city on the plain to seek out its evil conqueror, the Usurper. There she is befriended by two unlikely rebels who shield her from the Usurper and his malevolent legions, even while destiny propels her toward an inevitable confrontation - and the beginning of an epic battle... more

  • The Veil of Snows (A Kingdom Far and Clear: The Swan Lake Trilogy #3)
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    The Veil of Snows (A Kingdom Far and Clear: The Swan Lake Trilogy #3)

    Mark Helprin

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings · published 1997

    "Long ago, in the time of the old emperor, I was young and just beginning in my profession. The Usurper was there, and one could not escape his evil presence.... An enthralling story in the time-honored tradition of Lewis Carroll and C. S. Lewis. Although her kingdom has lived in peace for many years, the queen has always feared the day the Usurper would return to plunge her city into darkness. Even as she rejoices in the birth of her first child, she sees signs of impending danger... more

  • A Kingdom Far and Clear: The Complete Swan Lake Trilogy (A Kingdom Far and Clear: The Swan Lake Trilogy #1-3)
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    A Kingdom Far and Clear: The Complete Swan Lake Trilogy (A Kingdom Far and Clear: The Swan Lake Trilogy #1-3)

    Mark Helprin

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings · published 2010

    The most enduring tales of fantasy are appreciated by readers of all ages, generation after generation. This trilogy of novellas by critically acclaimed author Mark Helprin will stand that test by time. The heroes of his imagined kingdom pit the power of their love and devotion against dark forces of greed and suppression. His themes resonate for readers of contemporary fantasy as well as those who cherish classic legends and tales... more

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