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Servant of the Empire (v2)

Mara of Acoma, Ruling Lady of her house, has now established herself as a force within the Empire. As an expert player of the Game of the Council, she is a master of its bloody political maneuvering. Mara has made gains for her followers, including new lands, but the war effort on the world of Midkemia is draining off manpower, and slaves are difficult to find.. So against advice Mara buys a group of Midkemian prisoners-of-war, only to discover that one of them is a noble: Kevin, third son of...

Tangleton

Tangleton. Two children come to live on the outskirts of a Cotswold village and begin to enjoy the pleasures of country living. But why does the village seem so sad and unloved? And what is the secret of the Hall, that makes it so forbidding?

A Time of Omens

The kingdom of Deverry is left behind and strange lands to the west beyond the elven territories are explored. The story delves back into elven history to the fall of the cities and the Great Burning.

Wrath of Ashar

Wrath of Ashar. The birth of the destined champion, Kedryn Caitin, brings new hope to the Three Kingdoms in their ultimate battle with barbarian tribes led by a mysterious being with terrifying powers.

Queen of Sorcery

Legends told of how the evil God Torak had coveted the power of the Orb of Aldur, until defeated in a final battle. But prophecy spoke of a time when he would awake and again seek dominance over all the world. Now the Orb had been stolen by a priest of Torak, and that time was at hand. The master Sorcerer Belgarath and his daughter Polgara the arch-sorceress were on the trail of the Orb, seeking to regain it before the final disaster. And with them went Garion, a simple farm boy only months...

The Rivan Codex

Before David Eddings wrote "The Belgariad" he spent a year working on the design and mythology of the fantasy world in which it is set. This "Codex" comprises the material which is taken for granted but not spelled out, history, geography, myths and folktales, peoples, customs, gods and more.

Threads of Magic

Threads of Magic. There is unrest as harsh times fall upon Elundium. However there is still hope, for magic is returning to battle the Company of Murderers in their attempt to dethrone Thane and return the Chancellors to Power. Nevian Master of Magic takes on the crippled sweep's boy, Drib, as his apprentice.

Shadow of a Dark Queen

Something dark is moving in distant nations, and ancient powers ready themselves for a final confrontation. A Dark Queen has raised a standard in remote lands and is gathering armies of unmatched might. Into this battleground of good and evil come a band of 'desperate men' who will embark on a quest that is at best dangerous and at worst suicidal. Among them is Nakor the Isalani, a gambler who knows more magic than most magicians, yet who claims magic doesn't exist. He alone...

Tales from the Old World

Ten tales that sweep ancient Europe, from Iceland to England and from Greece to Denmark, giving a taste of the myth and folk-tale of them all. This book is bursting with fantastic retellings of old favourites such as 'The Pied Piper of Hamelin' and 'Arthur the King'. It is alive with grippingly told, unfamiliar stories such as 'Godfather Death' and 'The Lady of Stavoren'. There's a tale in here to thrill, delight or chill every reader