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Quentin, a young acolyte, is unexpectedly summoned in the dead of night when a mortally wounded knight unexpectedly stumbles into the temple of Ariel. The dying knight, desperate to protect the realm of the Dragon King, implores Quentin to continue his quest. Faced with a difficult choice, Quentin must decide whether to pursue a life of ease or to embark on a dangerous, unknown journey.
First publish date: 1985
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Stephen R. Lawhead
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