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Nevyn, a powerful wizard who has lived for centuries, continues to atone for the sins of his youth. As tensions rise in the war‑torn land of Eldidd, he discovers that the Dark Council is covertly influencing the fractured politics of Deverry, forcing him to confront hidden forces and protect the realm.
First publish date: 1989
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Katharine Kerr
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