Thread:SORCERESS70/@comment-27698019-20160521151834/@comment-26222852-20160522114134

Ok, I think it is the fourth book that you are talking about, "Times of Contempt" if I am not mistaken? The fifth book is "Baptism of Fire", but if you counted from "Seasons of Storms", than I suppose it is the fifth. For the future reference:

0.Seasons of Storms(prequel)

1.The Last Wish

2.Sword of Destiny

3.Blood of Elves

4.Times of Contempt

5.Baptism of Fire

6.The Swallow's Tower

7. The Lady of the Lake

..and the games w2 and w3. ;)

Now about the events of the Thanned island and the meeting of the mages, what you need to understand is that in the "dark fantasy genre" is that all of that is just a fancy game of thrones and a power struggle. I recommend reading "Game of Thrones" after these. Of course they are keeping the illusion of peace at the meeting and act like nothing happened, for they have a hidden agenda. Keep reading :D. Yes, Codringher is supposed to spread the rumour that she was dead, but he changed his mind after a controversial information about her. Keep reading and you'll find out, the rest would be a huge spoiler. They are all supposing that Ciri is alive, only one that knows for sure is Codringher since Geralt told him before.