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Soul-Stirring Fantasy From the Author of the Acclaimed Arena Abramm has dedicated the last eight years of his life to becoming worthy to touch and tend the Sacred Flames of Eidon, and he expects to be blessed for his devotion and sacrifice. But on the eve of taking the vows that will... read more

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He is the little-valued fifth son of the king of Kiriath, a vivid kingdom that seems a bit like medieval England, with a bit of ancient Rome. Abramm is drawn to the religious life, but after eight years as a novitiate, he discovers that his spiritual leader is a fraud and that the true path to... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

He is the little-valued fifth son of the king of Kiriath, a vivid kingdom that seems a bit like medieval England, with a bit of ancient Rome. Abramm is drawn to the religious life, but after eight years as a novitiate, he discovers that his spiritual leader is a fraud and that the true path to Eidon's light lies elsewhere. But upon leaving the monastery, he finds himself in the middle of court intrigues, and his brothers sell him into slavery in a faraway, barbarous land.

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"Why do we serve the Flames?"

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This is book 1 of 4 in Legends of the Guardian-King. (standard series)

Followed by The Shadow Within.

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  1. Karen Hancock (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
Country: USA
Publication Date: May 31, 2003
ISBN: 0764227947
Page Count: 432

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  • Library of Congress: PS3608.A698L54 2003
  • Dewey: 813.6

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