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THE SECRET OF THE DRAGONS
Vetch was an Altan serf working the land which had once been his family's farm. Young and slight, Vetch would have died of overwork, exposure, and starvation if not for the anger which was his only real sustenance--anger that he had lost his home and family in a... read more
Ridiculously Simplified Synopsis edit
- - Vetch is a serf, lower than a slave every day is a trial until a Jouster chooses him to be his dragon boy.
Summary edit
National best-selling fantasy author Mercedes Lackey creates a vivid, dynamic fusion of the cultures of ancient Egypt and legendary Atlantis with the most exciting and believable portrayal of dragons ever imagined. The first book in this thrilling new series introduces us to a young slave... read more
Characters/People edit
- Vetch: Altan serf and dragon boy. Shaggy black hair and a small build.
- Ari: Tian Dragon Jouster that rescues Vetch from his master.
- Kashet: One of the dragons
- Haraket: Tian Overseer of the Dragon Compound
- Khefti-the-Fat: Vetch's master. A brick-maker and potter.
- Baken: A slave in the Dragon compound.
First Sentence edit
The hot wind out of the desert withered everthing in its path- including anyone so foolish as to be out in the sun at midday.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 1 of 4 in Dragon Jousters. (standard series)
Followed by Alta.
This is book 1249 of 911 in DAW Books. (publisher series)
Authors & Contributors edit
- Mercedes Lackey (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: DAW Books
Country: New York, NY., USA
Publication Date: Mar-2003
ISBN: 9780756401221
Page Count: 373
Publisher: DAW Books
Country: New York, NY., USA
Publication Date: Mar-2003
ISBN: 9780756401221
Page Count: 373
Classification edit
- Copyright Status: Public Domain
- Library of Congress: PS3562.A246 J68 2003 FT MEADE
- Dewey: 813.54
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