Nine Princes in Amber

Interesting Facts

• The main character, Corwin, wakes up in a hospital with amnesia and gradually recovers his memories of being a prince of Amber, the only true world.
• Amber and its Shadows are the central concept of the book. Amber is the only true world, and all other worlds, including Earth, are its shadows.
• Corwin has the ability to travel between worlds, altering the reality around him to reach his desired destination.
• The book features a unique magic system linked to a Tarot deck called the Deck of Amber. The cards allow members of the royal family of Amber to communicate with each other and travel between worlds.
• The plot revolves around the struggle for the throne of Amber among the nine princes, each with their unique abilities and ambitions.
• Corwin seeks to reclaim the throne usurped by his brother Eric, and to do so, he gathers an army and allies.
• The book is the first in the Amber Chronicles series, which consists of ten novels divided into two cycles of five books each.