The Magician's Apprentice: Trudi Canavan - Softcover

Canavan, Trudi

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1841495905 ISBN 13: 9781841495903

Verlag: Orbit, 2010

Inhaltsangabe

In the remote village of Mandryn, Tessia serves as assistant to her father, the village Healer - much to the frustration of her mother, who would rather she found a husband. But her life is about to take a very unexpected turn.When treating a patient at the residence of the local magician, Lord Dakon, Tessia is forced to fight off the advances of a visiting Sachakan mage - and instinctively uses magic. She now finds herself facing an entirely different future as Lord Dakon's apprentice., But along with the excitement and privilege, Tessia is about to discover that her magical gifts bring with them a great deal of responsibility. Events are brewing that will lead nations into war, rival magicians into conflict, and spark an act of sorcery so brutal that its effects will be felt for centuries . ., .

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The stunning prequel to the worldwide bestselling Black Magician Trilogy

*Over 3 million Trudi Canavan copies sold worldwide*

In the remote village of Mandryn, Tessia serves as assistant to her father, the village Healer - much to the frustration of her mother, who would rather she found a husband. But her life is about to take a very unexpected turn.

When treating a patient at the residence of the local magician, Lord Dakon, Tessia is forced to fight off the advances of a visiting Sachakan mage - and instinctively uses magic. She now finds herself facing an entirely different future as Lord Dakon's apprentice.

But along with the excitement and privilege, Tessia is about to discover that her magical gifts bring with them a great deal of responsibility. Events are brewing that will lead nations into war, rival magicians into conflict, and spark an act of sorcery so brutal that its effects will be felt for centuries . . .

Praise for Trudi Canavan:

'Epic, vivid and believable' Guardian

'It's easy to see why Trudi Canavan's novels so often make the bestseller lists. Her easy, flowing style makes for effortless reading . . . Delightful worldbuilding . . . Vivid and enjoyable' SFX

'The world-building is tremendous. The magical system is sophisticated and fascinating' Striking Keys

'A suspenseful masterpiece . . . will have fans desperate for the sequel' RT Book Reviews

'Superb . . . an enthralling tapestry of a book that's hard to put down' Fantasy Faction

*Have you tried Trudi Canavan's stunning new series, Millennium's Rule? It starts with the Sunday Times bestselling THIEF'S MAGIC*

Biografía del autor:

Trudi Canavan lives in Melbourne, Australia. Her first published story received an Aurealis Award for Best Fantasy Short Story in 1999. She has since published the bestselling Black Magician Trilogy and is now a bestselling author in the UK, Australia and the US.

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• Verlag: Orbit
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1841495905
• ISBN 13: 9781841495903
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 752