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Peggy is a Torch, able to see the fire burning in each person's heart. She can follow the paths of each person's future, and know each person's most intimate secrets. From the moment of Alvin Maker's birth, when the Unmaker first strove to kill him, she has protected him. Now they are... read more

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  • Alvin: Seventh Son of a Seventh Son -- a Maker
  • Peggy: Torch from Hatrack River
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Only the sound of Alvin's voice could draw Arthur out of his reverie.

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This is book 5 of 6 in The Tales of Alvin Maker. (standard series)

Preceded by Alvin Journeyman, and followed by The Crystal City.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Orson Scott Card (Author)

Other Contributors:

  1. Patrick Couton (Translator)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Tor Books
Country: United States
Publication Date: 1998
ISBN: 0812509242
Page Count: 336

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  • Library of Congress: PS3553.A655 H43 1998
  • Dewey: 813.54

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