Synopsis

Following the hard-won peace after the Riftwar, the Kingdom of the Isles enjoys a fragile calm. However, this tranquility is shattered when Prince Arutha, beloved heir to the throne, becomes the target of a sinister assassination attempt. During his wedding, a Nighthawk assassin, wielding dark magic, strikes Arutha with a poisoned blade, leaving him slowly dying from a rare and potent venom. With no known cure within the kingdom, Arutha's only hope lies in a perilous quest for the legendary plant known as Silverthorn, said to possess the power to neutralize the poison. Accompanied by his loyal half-brother Martin, the roguish thief Jimmy the Hand, and the powerful sorcerer Macros, Arutha embarks on a desperate journey into the unknown. They must brave treacherous landscapes, evade dark magic, and confront ancient evils, all while time relentlessly runs out. The fate of the prince, and potentially the stability of the entire kingdom, hangs precariously on the success of their perilous mission.

Critical Reception

"As the thrilling sequel to 'Magician', 'Silverthorn' cemented Raymond E. Feist's place as a master of epic fantasy, deepening his richly imagined world and beloved characters."

Metadata

ISBN:9780007517299
Pages:N/A
Age Rating:16+

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