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In a land on the brink of peace—watched jealously by a ruthless cult from across the sea and beset by hidden enemies—five extraordinary humans must serve as sword and shield of the Gods. Auraya is one. Her heroism saved a village from destruction; now Auraya has been named Priestess... read more

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  • “Die Erkenntnis traf sie wie ein körperlicher Schlag. Der Pentadrianer konnte sie töten. Eine Woge des Entsetzens schlug über ihr zusammen, und sie schuf hastig einen weiteren Schild. Als sie zu dem Zauberer aufblickte, sah sie ihn breit grinsen. So viel zum Thema Unsterblichkeit, schoss es ihr durch den Kopf. Die Menschen werden mich als die kurzlebigste Unsterbliche in der Geschichte in Erinnerung behalten!”

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Auraya stepped over a fallen log, taking care that no crinkle of crushed leaves or snapping of twigs betrayed her presence.

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PROLOGUE

PART ONE
Chapter 1-Chapter 17

PART TWO
Chapter 18-Chapter 32

PART THREE
Chapter 33-Chapter 46

EPILOGUE

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  • Forbidden Love: Auraya loves Leirad the dreamweaver, but feels she can never be with him because she is a white.

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This is book 1 of 3 in Age of the Five. (standard series)

Followed by Last of the Wilds.

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  1. Trudi Canavan (Author)

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  1. Les Petersen (Illustrator) - Cover illustrations (Australian edition)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Voyager
Country: Australia
Publication Date: 2005
ISBN: 0732278694
Page Count: 621

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Reading Level: Young Adults

Sexual references.

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