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The series opens in the Four Kingdoms, a realm where magic fuels long‑standing conspiracies over the crown. Jack, an apprentice of humble origins, discovers sudden powers that may save or doom him. Melliandra, the highborn daughter of a king, rejects a political marriage and flees the castle with Jack. Together they are pursued by Baralis, a sinister sorcerer loyal to the traitorous king. Amid court intrigue, an ancient prophecy, and a world war waged through magical means, the pair’s journey is guided by the ominous Book of Words.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: J. V. Jones
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