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Cerin, a former orphan tutored by a wildland witch, rises to become the Songweaver. His world turns upside down when he meets the Maid of the Grey Rose, the sole survivor of the Trembling Lands war and the promised bride of Yarac Stone‑Slayer, the fearsome Waster. Drawn into a perilous romance, Cerin must wield only a tinkerblade and the magic of song to face the Waster’s challenge and walk a treacherous path toward a magnificent destiny. Charles de Lint’s first novel, now long out of print, introduces readers to his future fantasy masterpieces.
First publish date: 1985
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Charles de Lint
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