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Shadowplay, the second volume in Tad Williams' Shadowmarch series, expands on the grand saga that began with Shadowmarch. The novel explores themes of rulership, fate, magic, and the bonds of twins, set amidst the ongoing conflict of a richly imagined fantasy world.
First publish date: March 6, 2007
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Tad Williams
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