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Brenden Vetch possesses an innate connection to the agricultural world, enabling him to nurture gardens and identify the healing properties of plants without explanation. His talent, while remarkable, sets him apart from society and suppresses his desire for community. When the wizard Od invites him to become the gardener for the royal school in Kelior, he learns that every aspiring wizard is trained there for the Kingdom of Numis. The reigning monarchs have long used the school to control magical talent and punish those who defy the law. Unknown to the rulers, Brenden’s special gift—part of why Od chose him—holds more power than he realizes, and it threatens to alter the balance of power in Numis.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Patricia A. McKillip
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