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Set centuries before the events of The Magicians' Guild, *The Magician's Apprentice* follows Tessia, a village healer’s daughter in Mandryn who is forced to confront her destiny when a visiting mage threatens her. Unconsciously unleashing magic, Tessia attracts the attention of Lord Dakon, the local magician, who takes her under his wing. Through rigorous study, discipline, and visits to the great city of Imardin, Tessia learns the breadth of her powers—and the weight of responsibility that comes with them. As danger looms, she must decide how far to push her newfound abilities to protect both herself and her world.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Trudi Canavan
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