Brokedown Palace (Magill’s Guide to Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature)
At a glance:
- Author: Steven Brust
- First Published: 1986
- Type of Work: Novel
- Type of Plot: Fantasy—magical world
- Time of Work: Undefined
- Setting: The kingdom of Fenar, its castle, and the nearby river
- Genres: Long fiction, Fantasy
- Subjects: Folkloric or magical people, Magic or magicians, Mythical animals, Other worlds, Brothers, Gods or goddesses, Castles, Trees, Devils or demons, Horses, Fairies
- Locales: Mythical lands
The Plot
King László assaults his youngest brother, Miklós, for having made disparaging remarks about the castle, home to the Fenar family from time immemorial, or at least the last four hundred years. A drop of Miklós’ blood finds its way into the flooring in Miklós’ room. Miklós escapes into the river, which restores him. He meets a taltós horse, a magical beast that has many incarnations and feeds off its master’s need. The horse, Bölk, takes Miklós to the land of faerie.
After studying magic for two years, Miklós returns home without specific plans....
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