Books like Lamplighter by D.M. Cornish
Rossamund Bookchild, a foundling orphan, embarks on a perilous journey to find his destiny as a Lamplighter. The path ahead is fraught with danger, both from monstrous creatures and his own past. Faced with challenges and adversaries, Rossamund must use all his wits and courage to survive. The richly detailed world of D. M. Cornish's tale is filled with memorable characters and new and original science and magics. This thrilling fantasy follows in the footsteps of the bestselling 'Foundling' series.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: D.M. Cornish
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