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Book SynopsisDiscover the fate of the original black Magician, Pug, as prophecy becomes truth in the last book of the Riftwar Cycle.THE FINAL VOLUME IN THE EPIC RIFTWAR CYCLE.The dragons are callingCivil war is tearing apart the Kingdom of the Isles, for the throne lies empty and rivals are converging. Having spirited his beloved Princess Stephané safely out of Roldem, Hal now Duke of Crydee must turn his attention to the defence of the ancient realm so that a king can be anointed by the Congress of Lords, rather than by right of might.But the greatest threat may well lie out of the hands of men. Somewhere in the Grey Towers Mountains something not of this world is emerging. It will require that alliances be made between mortal enemies if disaster is to be averted.Elves and men must stand together, ancient heroes must rise again, dragons must fly and Pug, Magnus and the other magic-users of Midkemia must be prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice if the whole world is to be saved.
Trade Review'Epic scope… fast moving action…vivid imagination' Washington Post
‘Feist’s fans will look forward to the saga’s final episode’ Publishers Weekly
‘If you gain any enjoyment whatsoever from reading fantasy then this is a novel that you simply cannot afford not to read’ Fantasy Book Review
‘Feist has a command of language and a natural talent for keeping the reader turning pages’ Chicago Sun-Times
‘Feist constantly amazes with his ability to create great casts of characters’ SF Site
‘With his storytelling mastery and ear for colourful language and nuance, the author of numerous books set in the dual worlds of Midkemia and Kelewan here launches a series that takes his fantasy universe into a whole new phase’ Library Journal
