Goddess Tithe (Tales of Goldstone Wood #5.01) by Anne Elisabeth Stengl (Epub)

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A new, illustrated novella in the award-winning TALES OF GOLDSTONE WOOD series: The Vengeful Goddess Demands Her Tithe When a stowaway is discovered aboard the merchant ship Kulap Kanya, Munny, a cabin boy on his first voyage, knows what must be done. All stowaways are sacrificed to Risafeth, the evil goddess of the sea. Such is her right, and the Kulap Kanya’s only hope to return safely home. Yet, to the horror of his crew, Captain Sunan vows to protect the stowaway, a foreigner in clown’s garb. A curse falls upon the ship and all who sail with her, for Risafeth will stop at nothing to claim her tithe. Will Munny find the courage to trust his captain and to protect the strange clown who has become his friend? “Fans of Tolkien and the darker tales of Faerie will be drawn into Stengl’s effusive prose and wonderfully scary worlds.” USA Today

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Anne Elisabeth Stengl makes her home in Raleigh, North Carolina, where she lives with her husband, Rohan, a kindle of kitties, and one long-suffering dog. When she’s not writing, she enjoys Shakespeare, opera, and tea, and practices piano, painting, and pastry baking. She studied illustration at Grace College and English literature at Campbell University. She is the author of HEARTLESS, VEILED ROSE, MOONBLOOD, STARFLOWER, and DRAGONWITCH. HEARTLESS and VEILED ROSE have each been honored with a Christy Award. Find out more at: www.AnneElisabethStengl.blogspot.com

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⭐ Goddess Tithe is the first novella in the complex Tales of Goldstone Wood Series. Set within the context of the longer novel, Veiled Rose, this story focuses on a young cabin boy and his first voyage on the merchant ship Kulap Kanya. Munny longs to become a worthy sailor under the mysterious Captain Sunan. Yet, when a stowaway is discovered in the hold of the ship, the captain entrusts the brown-skinned foreigner to Munny’s care. The crew is shocked by this news, for any stowaway is sacrificed to the vengeful goddess of the sea, Risafeth. Despite alienation and outright hostility from the crew, Munny obeys his captain and resolves to protect the stowaway. Thus begins a tale of impending disaster, for Risafeth will not be denied the tithe she demands. Hear the creak of the ship’s timbers and feel the claustrophobic tension of a desperate crew poised on the brink of mutiny. As seabirds and other creatures are discovered dead upon the water and a deathly silence descends on the ship, the sailors wait for their goddess’ wrath to break upon them. Will all be lost? Who will have the courage to stand firm?I loved the complexity of this short piece. The action is intense. However, their are welcome scenes of comic relief and tenderness. My favorite aspect of the story was Munny’s tenuous friendship with Leonard despite their inability to understand each other. I also loved the glimpses into Munny’s past and his determination to return home. The tale stands perfectly on its own, but for those who have read Veiled Rose and other novels, it adds even more depth to this riveting series. I loved seeing Leonard the Jester from another perspective and learning more about the eastern city of Lunthea Maly to which the ship is headed. This story explores themes of prejudice, friendship, true courage, love and sacrifice. Thoroughly recommended. God bless you all.

⭐ Goddess Tithe by Anne Elisabeth Stengl is set in The Tales of Goldstone Wood series. What makes this novella different from her other books is that it is illustrated by the author. I loved being able to see how she views her characters! If you haven’t read any of her books, you can still read this story. And for all you fans of the series, this book is set during Veiled Rose. I wasn’t expecting to read about Leonard so that was a nice surprise!Munny, a cabin boy, is learning the ropes on his first sea voyage. When a stowaway is discovered on board, everyone expects the Captain to throw him overboard to fulfill the laws of the sea. But when he doesn’t, fear grips everyone. Captain Sunan tasks Munny with keeping an eye on the foreigner. As Munny works alongside Leonard, he can’t help but be drawn to him. Can the Captain really save the stowaway from Risafeth? Come join the crew in this tale of a sea monster who exacts a heavy penalty on those who cross her.I really enjoyed this little tale, but I was left wanting to hear more about Munny! Who is he really?! I’m hoping we will hear more about him in later novellas or books. 🙂 Another masterfully written tale, and I don’t know about you, but Shadow Hand can’t get here soon enough for me!

⭐ This story goes into one of Lionheart’s adventures during his travels that is not described in the novels. Though it is told from Munny’s perspective, Lionheart is a central character. The moment I realized that he was in this novella, I think I might have screamed… and scared my dog.The new culture described in this novella, that of seafarers, was amazing and added a new depth to the world of The Tales of Goldstone World. The action was brilliant and some of Lionheart’s comments were hilarious.My one complaint was that it was not long enough. There were a few things that felt as though they should have been explained better or had their own plot twist (the peonies for example). Perhaps they will make an appearance in a later novel? (Looks as Anne Elisabeth in question).

⭐ Anne Elisabeth Stengl has done it again. Goddess Tithe a complete stand-alone tale, but if one is following along in the Tales of Goldstone Wood series, there will bea familiar character or two that were introduced in earlier books. It will help to fill in some of the mystery of where they were before we met them previously. This is a shorter, less complex story with the action taking place in one setting with a single group of characters instead of several storylines going on simultaneously. AES is the Mistress of the Well-Told Tale.

⭐ This short book (novella) has a bit of a different tone and setting than the rest of the Tales of Goldstone Wood series, but it’s still excellent. A great read for Goldstone fans craving more of the universe!

⭐ An exciting short story telling yet another tale from Goldstone Wood! I really enjoyed Goddess Tithe, it was a quick and interesting read, written in the captivating way that Anne Elisabeth Stengl always writes! It was intriguing to reunite with Leonard the Lightning Tongue, and delve into the world of young Munny. Goddess Tithe, a tale filled with mystic, danger, and sea-lurking monsters. Don’t miss this novella from Tales of Goldstone Wood!

⭐ I read Goddess Tithe in a couple quick gulps because I couldn’t bring myself to put it down. Maritime fantasy is pretty much guaranteed to make me happy, and this little fellow was no exception. The novella stands alone, but it also covers an untold chapter in Stengl’s second book, Veiled Rose, in which we get to know a certain character from Goddess Tithe even better. However, Munny is the star of Goddess Tithe, and I loved meeting him and getting to know a hitherto-unexplored part of Stengl’s world. If you’re a fan of Stengl’s universe, don’t miss this chapter–and if you’re new to Goldstone Wood, this makes for a lovely introduction.

⭐ The book is unexpectedly much shorter than her other Goldstone Woods works.

⭐ Such a beautiful book, inside and out!This author’s lyrical prose and beautiful illustrations bring to life the tale of a courageous little boy, an amusing stowaway, a mysterious and fascinating captain, a stalwart and heroic old man, and the terrifying “goddess” who demands her tithe.This book is suitable for children and for adults who appreciate a well-written fantasy.

⭐ Short little book that goes along with the “Goldstone Wood” series. It is officially 5.5 in the set. Great Christian fantasy, this one had some illustrations and I think would be good for younger ages as well. I give it five stars. Loved it. No swearing or sexual content, good for ages 12 and up. I highly recommend the whole series! Great allegory.

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