Books like The Novice by Trudi Canavan
In Trudi Canavan’s fantasy novel *The Novice*, apprentice mage Sonea rises above her lowly beginnings, gaining powerful allies—including Lord Dannyl, the new Guild Ambassador. When Dannyl departs for the Elyne court, Sonea must confront widespread deceit and malicious rumors. High Lord Akkarin’s intervention offers protection, but at a steep price: Sonea is tasked with guarding his secrets and a hidden truth that could plunge a novice deep into darkness. Meanwhile, Dannyl is ordered to revive Akkarin’s abandoned research into ancient magic, placing him on a perilous path toward an uncertain and potentially catastrophic future.
First publish date: July 1, 2004
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Trudi Canavan
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