The Siege of Macindaw: Book 6 (Ranger's Apprentice)
by John Flanagan
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Author: John FlanaganBrand: Penguin Group USA
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2009-08-04
ISBN: 0399250336
Number of pages: 320
Publisher: Philomel
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Book Review: Retaking the Castle
Summary: 5 Stars
The Siege of Macindaw (2008) is the sixth fantasy novel in the Ranger's Apprentice series, following The Sorcerer of the North. In the previous volume, Will got out of the castle with Orman, but Alyss was left behind. Will took Orman to the Grimmsdell Woods, where he was treated by Malcolm.
In this novel, Will Treaty is a Araluen Ranger. He has uncovered a plot against the kingdom at Macindaw castle. The Scotti are just across the pass and negotiating with Keren to surrender the castle.
Alyss Mainwaring is a Courier. She was raised with Will and loves the Ranger. Normally she performs diplomatic tasks, but now she is a spy. She is locked in a room within the castle tower, but otherwise is being treated with respect.
Horace is the Oakleaf Knight, a prodigal with a sword. He has known Will and Alyss since early childhood. He has been sent to Macindaw as their backup.
Malcolm is a healer. He lives in the Grimsdell Woods and tends to a group of outcasts. He has used the legend of Malkallam the Black Sorcerer as protection for his people.
Gunnar Hardstriker is a Skandian warrior. He is the captain and helmsman of the ship Wolfcloud. He has had prior dealings with Will, including a slave -- John Buttle -- given to him by the Ranger.
Keren is now the commander of Macindaw. He has replaced the former guardsmen with a surly lot of malcontents. He plans to sell the castle to the Scotti and buy himself a patent of nobility elsewhere.
In this story, Will finds Gunnar and the crew of the Wolfcloud camped near the coast. The Wolfcloud had been blown onto the rocks and the ship has a broken keel. They barely made it to land and now have no way to return to Skandia. Will hires them to besiege Macindaw.
After the Wolfcloud reached the shore, the slave Buttle killed two warriors and escaped. He ventured to Macindaw and was hired by Keren. He is now the chief guardsman at the castle.
Horace meets Buttle and four guardsmen on his way to Macindaw Fortress. Buttle offers Horace a position at the castle, but Horace declines. Then Buttle makes threats, but backs down when Horace merely prepares for battle.
Will is looking for more men to besiege Macindaw. He learns of a freelance knight at a nearby inn. When he reaches the Cracked Flagon, he finds Horace and brings him to Malcolm's camp in Grimsdell Woods.
Keren uses a blue stone to mesmerize Alyss. She is unable to resist answering his questions. Luckily, she tells him nothing that he doesn't already know.
Night after night, Alyss sends signals with her lantern toward the woods, but without success. After Will returns with Horace, he learns of the lights and sneaks close to the wall to see them. The next night, he signals back.
This tale provides major problems for Will. Even with Horace and the Skandians, he doesn't have enough men to storm the castle walls. And the Scotti will be coming soon.
This story concludes the situation in the previous volume. Will and his friends shall have more adventures in Erak's Ransom. Read and enjoy!
Highly recommended for Flanagan fans and for anyone else who enjoys tales of high adventure, clever deceptions, and smart youngsters. If anyone has not previously read this series, the initial volume is The Ruins of Gorlan.
-Arthur W. Jordin
Summary of The Siege of Macindaw: Book 6 (Ranger's Apprentice)
After years as a Ranger's apprentice, Will is now the protector of his first fief. Not long into his service, everything that can go wrong does: Keren, a renegade knight, has taken over Castle Macindaw, a strategic gateway to the North - poisoning the royal family in the process - and is holding Will's friend Alyss captive. The situation grows direr when Will uncovers Keren's secret alliance with the Scotti, who have plans to plunder Araluen. Time is of the essence, and Will must recruit a motley crew to rescue Alyss and reclaim Castle Macindaw - before the Scotti can make it their own.This New York Times bestselling series maintains its breathless pace in this newest installment.
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