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  • Beautiful story of a land cursed to oblivion - whose conquered denizens have been scattered and magically forbidden to ever repeat the name of their homeland.

    This is a magnificent story of the struggle for identity - both personal and political. It's amazing, what Mr. Kay does with the subjec ... Continue

    Beautiful story of a land cursed to oblivion - whose conquered denizens have been scattered and magically forbidden to ever repeat the name of their homeland.

    This is a magnificent story of the struggle for identity - both personal and political. It's amazing, what Mr. Kay does with the subject. His characters are, as always, well-rounded and real in their actions and reactions. A sweeping adventure story, a love story, a hero-story. This is one of the most beautiful novels I've ever read. Highly, highly recommended.

    

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With a new introduction by the acclaimed bestselling author, this is the spectacular deluxe tenth-anniversary edition of a fantasy classic--the sweeping tale of sorcery, magic, politics, war, love, betrayal, and survival...

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