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The Sword and the Flame follows Quentin, a young hero whose life is shattered by the death of a trusted friend, the abduction of his son, and the loss of his magical sword. These trials force him to test his faith and resilience as he faces his most formidable foe, Nimrood the Necromancer. Against a backdrop of a fantasy world named Mensandor, Quentin embarks on a perilous quest to reclaim his blade, rescue his son, and restore balance to his realm.
First publish date: 1984
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Stephen R. Lawhead
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