Lord Valentine's Castle

Awakening amidst a troupe of traveling performers with no memory of his past, Lord Valentine discovers he is the true Coronal of Majipoor, a vast and ancient planet. Usurped and exiled, his identity stolen by a treacherous pretender, Valentine embarks on a perilous journey across his own sprawling realm. Accompanied by a diverse retinue of loyal companions—including powerful shapeshifters and enigmatic sorcerers—he traverses exotic landscapes, from the shimmering Sea of Gold to the majestic Castle Mount. As he slowly pieces together his fragmented past, Valentine must rally support from Majipoor's myriad peoples, navigate dangerous political currents, and confront the dark magic that seeks to keep him from his rightful throne. Silverberg weaves a tapestry of grand adventure, political intrigue, and profound self-discovery in this seminal work of science fantasy.