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In the three hundred years since the death of the Druid Allanon, the evil Shadowen have seized control of the Four Lands. If they are to be saved, the black Elfstone must be retrieved, at whatever cost to life or love....

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The King of the Silver River stood at the edge of the Gardens that had been his domain since the dawn of the age of faerie and looked out over the world of mortal men.

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This is book 2 of 4 in Heritage of Shannara. (standard series)

Preceded by The Scions of Shannara, and followed by The Elf Queen of Shannara.

This is book 6 of 22 in Shannara (Recommended Reading Order By Author). (standard series)

Preceded by The Scions of Shannara, and followed by The Elf Queen of Shannara.

This is book 14 of 27 in Shannara. (standard series)

Preceded by The Scions of Shannara, and followed by The Elf Queen of Shannara.

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  1. Terry Brooks (Author)

Other Contributors:

  1. Keith Parkinson (Illustrator)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Del Rey
Country: United States
Publication Date: March 1991
ISBN: 0345362985
Page Count: 423

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  • Library of Congress: PS3552.R6596 D7 1991
  • Dewey: 813.54

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