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Ben Holiday inherits the Magic Kingdom of Landover from the wizard Meeks after a year of rule. Unbeknownst to him, Meeks lures him into a trap, steals the Paladin and steals Ben’s face, rendering his friends unable to recognize him while his enemies do. Now Ben must regain his identity and his place in Landover, confronting both the wizard’s plot and the challenges of ruling a fantastical realm on his own.
First publish date: 1987
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Terry Brooks
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