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The Crippled Angel: Book Three of 'The Crucible' (The Crucible Series 3) Kindle Edition

by Sara Douglass (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 78 ratings

The world that the former monk Thomas Neville knows is crumbling about him. The Holy Mother Church of Rome is losing its power and men are coming to question the nature of religion and the role of those who rule them by sword and cross.

Thomas knows that it is not merely the dawning of a new time for men to try to think and judge for themselves but it is a direct result of the rift in the fabric of the world, where demons have escaped their prison and are trying to breach the very gates of heaven. The great archangel Michael gave Thomas the task to find the demons who now dwell in human form and expose their evil natures.

To accomplish this he had to turn his back on one set of vows and return to his once lofty noble connections. In doing so, his life is caught up with his childhood friend Harold Bollinbroke, the fair young "Prince Hal"—who might be more (or less) than he seems. And he meets the fair young Margaret, an enigmatic beauty who he takes to wife--not out of love, but as a means to discover if she is one of those who would destroy mankind.

Old friends, a new love, and temptations that will try his conscience. And his very soul.

For Thomas is beginning to think that all that he knows may not be true. Faced with mortal love and friendships that he desperately wants and fears, he knows that time is growing short.

And the choice that he makes will reshape the world.

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    474 pages
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    April 1, 2007
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In Australian author Douglass's stirring final book in her Crucible trilogy (after 2005's The Wounded Hawk), ex-priest Thomas Neville confronts such thorny issues as man's free will, the morality of angels and the natures of both God and Jesus. If Neville gives his soul to the angels, then mankind will be forever in their thrall. In order to save mankind and allow free will, Neville must find a whore to whom he can wholeheartedly deliver his soul. His anguished decision plays out against the backdrop of such tumultuous events as the reign of Hal "the Demon-King" Bolingbroke, the battle for the French throne at Agincourt and Joan of Arc's fiery martyrdom. This compressed alternate history offers such frightening treats as a view of the angelic heaven and a visit by "the black Dog of Pestilence" (which personally sprays the plague on London). Though the inevitability of Neville's choice is never in doubt, Douglass's excellent grasp of period detail and character is certain to delight fans of historical fantasy. (Jan.)
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The conclusion of Douglass' Crucible series completes the saga of Thomas Neville, the medieval nobleman turned cleric, whom the Archangel Michael has entrusted with battling a horde of shape-shifting demons unwittingly released from hell. As the fourteenth century comes to a close, Neville has left the Dominican priesthood and is still searching for the late Father de Worde's casket, a mysterious container that harbors the means to overthrow the demons. Neville has also discovered that heaven's angelic minions have the power to mate with human females and produce their own less-than-savory offspring. Amid growing friendship with Henry Bolingbroke (eventually England's King Henry IV), who may be a demon in disguise, Neville is becoming less sure of Michael's beneficence and more conflicted about his mission. Douglass' superior blend of high fantasy and realistic historical settings is a fitting vehicle for exploring the grand themes of religion, morality, and the eternal battle between good and evil. History buffs, fantasy enthusiasts, and admirers of superlative storytelling should thoroughly enjoy this sweeping story. Carl Hays
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B003GY0KMU
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Tor Books; First edition (April 1, 2007)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 1, 2007
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.8 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 474 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 0007108494
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 78 ratings

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Sara Douglass was born in Penola, South Australia, and spent her early working life as a nurse. Rapidly growing tired of starched veils, mitred corners and irascible anaesthetists, she worked her way through three degrees at the University of Adelaide, culminating in a PhD in early modern English history. Sara Douglass currently teaches medieval history of La Trobe University, Bendigo and escapes academia through her writing.

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  • gina
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    Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2020
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    Sara Douglas is one of the best authors that I read so any book seller that stocks the books is to be praised and the books that I have acquired from them have been in great shape at a good price.
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  • Chris Fry
    4.0 out of 5 stars At Last
    Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2013
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    It was great to finally read Book 3 of this trilogy. A satisfactory tying-up of threads and a satisfactory end to the "story". Well worth reading.
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  • Alfred Schneider
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Crippled Angel
    Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2013
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    Sara Douglas is my favourite author and as usual The Crippled Angel is as good as all her other books. Once you start reading it is near impossible to put the book down.
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  • Kate Crossley
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent finish to the series
    Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2013
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    I love the way Sara Douglass melds real history with fantasy and Angels. I really enjoyed the characters and the history. Very enjoyable read!
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  • ALE
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love this writer.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2015
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    Love this writer. Consistently good stories. Shame she died so young.
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Unusual premise
    Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2007
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    Satisfying conclusion to a unique series. Unusual and unexpected premise; may appall the very religious sorts, but definitely food for thought.
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  • Tess
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2017
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  • RedSunset
    5.0 out of 5 stars Finally...Douglass gets it right...
    Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2006
    After some rather disappointing conclusions to her huge epic series like the six book Wayfarer Redemption Series and the Troy Game Series, finally Douglass comes up with a satisfying ending for me. After reading the three books in under two weeks, this stunning finale between angels and demons will leave a lasting impression on me for a long while.

    I think the main reason why I enjoyed this series so much, and the final book especially, was because of the characters. Each of them has their fears, doubts, strengths and weaknesses, making them their role in the story enjoyable. For the first time in any of her series, Douglass makes me like all the main characters. In this book, the characters' accomplishments and downfalls lifted me and saddened me in turn. This series and final book showcases a character-driven story that develops into how relationships can be strengthened and how fragile some relationships are.

    My only qualm about this final book was that some plot bits were a bit predictable. But that might actually end up being a good thing as it made me read faster to see if I was right. Another thing was this book was a lot shorter than the previous two books, making Douglass jump quickly from plot point to plot point, but then again she didn't drag out anything. Though I wish there was more to read.

    So I highly recommend reading this series even if the first one was a bit slow and a little irritating (but that's for another review). Not only will you get a history lesson of sorts about Kings of England and religion at that time period but a satisfying feeling after reading the three books.
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  • ann
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Australia on December 3, 2015
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    I loved it and wish I had found the first one before I read the second.
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  • fantasywurm
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fulminater Abschluß der Serie Das Dunkle Jahrhundert
    Reviewed in Germany on September 11, 2013
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    Nach 4 Bänden des dunklen Jahrhunderts hat es mich sehr geärgert, dass die Geschichte offensichtlich nicht zu Ende ist. The Crippled Angel schließt nahtlos an den 4ten Band der deutschen Übersetzung an und ich bin sehr froh, dass ich mich entschlossen habe, diesen Band auf englisch zu lesen. Es ist mit Schulenglisch und Leo eine durchaus zu bewältigende Aufgabe, die sich auf alle Fälle lohnt. Charakter und Handlungen der einzelnen Figuren waren für mich im englischen Text oft klarer. Daher kann ich jedem nur empfehlen den krönenden Abschluß der Serie auch auf englisch zu lesen.
    "Das Dunkle Jahrhundert" meine Lieblings-Serie von Sara Douglass!
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  • Lazarous
    5.0 out of 5 stars A good read and not far off the greatest fantasy writers like Raymond E Feist and Michael Moorcock
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 23, 2015
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    Sadly with Sara Douglass no longer with us, we won't see any new novels but this book and the others in the series were a good read and not far off the greatest fantasy writers like Raymond E Feist and Michael Moorcock. Mixing up real history with a little fantasy is a real winner with me. Brilliantly done and compares well with similar efforts like the Troy trilogy by David Gemmel. Highly recommend the whole series of which this book is a member of
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  • dawnl
    4.0 out of 5 stars A different view on history
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 12, 2022
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    British history is given an angelic twist.. Jesus is freed and the angels walk amongst us but not for us.
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  • Michael Thies
    4.0 out of 5 stars Leider nur in Englisch, aber Klasse !!!!
    Reviewed in Germany on May 5, 2013
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    Wer die ersten vier Teile in Deutsch gelesen und für gut befunden hat, sollte sich die mühe mit dieser englischen Literatur ruhig antun. Ich wollte nicht akzeptieren diese Reihe unbeendet zu lassen und kann nur jedem sagen die Arbeit mit dem Wörterbuch hat sich gelohnt !!!!
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