by Guy Gavriel Kay · Debolsillo · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788484508250
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The Mosaics of Sarantium is a historical fantasy novel written by Guy Gavriel Kay, set in a fictional Byzantine empire. The story follows Crispin, a mosaic master, on his journey to the legendary city of Sarantium to decorate a monument to the emperor. On his way, he faces dangers and meets strange creatures, including mechanical birds. The novel blends elements of magic, courtly intrigues, and the supernatural world, offering a fascinating vision of an empire at its peak.
Guy Gavriel Kay is a Canadian writer of fantasy fiction. The majority of his novels take place in fictional settings that resemble real places during real historical periods, such as Constantinople during the reign of Justinian I or Spain during the time of El Cid. Kay has expressed a preference to avoid genre categorization of these works as historical fantasy. As of 2025, Kay has published 16 novels and a book of poetry. As of 2018, his fiction has been translated into at least 22 languages. Kay is also a qualified lawyer in Canada.
