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Durwin, a young Saxon boy who is physically disabled, draws the attention of a Norman sage at a rural school of magic in 12th‑century England. After a decade of training, Durwin becomes proficient enough to teach, yet old prejudices and bullying from junior scholars keep him from promotion. When the sage corrects a corrupted spell, the enchantment predicts a murder that soon becomes a reality: a local count’s house sage dies, possibly of black magic. Durwin is taken to the count’s castle to investigate; there he learns that the death is part of a wider plot to assassinate King Henry. Facing political intrigue and the threats of both human and magical enemies, Durwin must use his skills to thwart the conspiracy and protect the monarch.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Fantasy/Historical Fantasy
Authors: Dave Duncan
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