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The Black Beast continues Nancy Springer's epic *Book of Isle* saga, set on an ageless island stronghold of magic. When Prince Tirell mourns his lost love Mylitta, killed on his father's orders, he and his brother Frain, a healer, must rally an army to challenge the cruel monarch. Their quest leads them into the mysterious Vale, home to a goddess, as a sinister presence, the Black Beast, spreads malevolence across Melior. Only by vanquishing this scourge can the kingdom find lasting peace.
First publish date: 1982
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Nancy Springer
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