The Reliquary Ring
2004
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3.72
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471
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In an ancient maritime city full of beauty and wealth, the people are ruled by an elderly duke - and also by the Church. From the mysterious Empire to the north are imported products of amazing technology, including
genics - the genetically engineered people coveted by the wealthy as their servants and playthings. Since the Church refuses to recognize genics as human, they lead an existence of degradation and virtual slavery. Yet, beyond the city itself, sea genics live in freedom on and around the outer islands of the lagoon, placed there by the Council to regulate the citys water levels. Long ignored and unrecognized, they have come to form among themselves a second republic of the sea.This is the story of four genics in their quest for fulfilment, following the discovery of a ring containing a holy relic of immense significance. Baldrys greatest skill is in sketching the contrast between the citys jewelled surface and the corruption underneath Guardian Colourful and entertaining` The Alien OnlineAvg Rating
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Author
Cherith Baldry
Author · 14 books
Cherith Baldry is one of three writers who write the bestselling YA series WARRIORS under the pen name Erin Hunter. She is also one of several authors who has written under the collective pen name Adam Blade.
