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Castle of Deception (The Bard's Tale, Book 1) (Mass Market Paperback)

by Larry Elmore (Illustrator), Mercedes Lackey (Collaborator), Josepha Sherman (Collaborator)
3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)


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Believing his new life as a bard's apprentice will be filled with excitement and adventure, young Kevin is disappointed by his first task to deliver a manuscript to the castle of Count Volmar until the Count's niece is kidnapped by elves. Reissue.

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  • Mass Market Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Baen (July 1, 1992)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0671721259
  • ISBN-13: 978-0671721251
  • Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.1 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #850,821 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Ultimate in fantasy entertainment, April 16, 2001
By "wolf_oarenglow" (The wonderful Realm of Dawn) - See all my reviews
Hail! It is of the utmost importance that I state the fact that Mercedes Lackey wrote this book for a younger audience. That said, it was when I was in this age range (about 12-14) that I read this book 2 and a half times through. I could not get enough of the imaginative thrill that flowed from the pages. It was and is my first and favorite fantasy book. You're in for a good time while reading this!
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1.0 out of 5 stars Didn't compare at all with the rest of her work., March 9, 1999
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Having run out of Herald/Companion fantasies to devour, I decided to give the Bards a chance. Maybe this wasn't the best one to start with, I thought it was simple and predictable and altogether fake. There just wasn't any of the magic that makes her other novels enchanting.
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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!, December 20, 1998
By macc101@yahoo.com (United States) - See all my reviews
This book, and the series was great. Some say that it was a little childish compaired to some of Lackey's work. But i believe that it was great. The book was placed in the time when there was true magic and many races. This one, this first, is about a young barding who was sent away to save a count's young niece and found many, many things on the way.
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Do your self a favour and read it
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The novel, if it can be called that, was clearly designed for the younger reader, at least as far as the plot and word choice go. Read more
Published on December 30, 2004 by Eleut

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
This book is great. The whole series is great. Mercedes Lackey is my favorite author. The only problem I had with it was the cover, since it showed a blond haired sorcerous... Read more
Published on October 20, 2003 by Jaime L Brown

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good book!!!
Even though I'm only 14 and have read very few books, I think this is one of the best I will ever read. Read more
Published on August 29, 2000 by Lane Maynor

3.0 out of 5 stars Not too bad
The story is not too bad and it is quite enjoyable, but it is not grand and too simple and predictable
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