A light-hearted fast-paced fantasy adventure, Fenzig's Fortune follows the travels and troubles of a sticky-fingered gnome. There's plenty of magic (in Fenzig's case too much) and danger along his path toward salvation and riches. Come along for the ride.
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In this light, fizzy brew of a quest fantasy from Rabe (The Finest Challenge), a thieving but charming young gnome, Fenzighan "Fenzig" Wiznagrik, is caught red-handed in King Erlgrane's treasure trove. To avoid punishment, he agrees to steal three precious emeralds from Erlgrane's rival, Duke Rehmir of K'Nosha—the gnome's assignment made all the more dangerous by a wizard's spell that will kill him should he not return with the jewels in two weeks. En route to the duke's castle, Fenzig meets a traveling performer and gifted thief who goes by the name of Carmen the Magnificent. But Carmen turns out to be more than meets the eye, and the two thieves join forces to foil Erlgrane's devious plans to usurp Rehmir's fortune. Readers of all ages will find simple pleasures in this traditional hobbit-inspired fantasy. (Mar.)
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Caught robbing King Erlgame's treasure room, little Fenzig, a gnome (and professional thief), faces a painful death unless he runs "an errand" for the king by stealing three flawless emeralds from Duke Rehmir. Intending to just run away, he agrees, but Erlgame's wizard places a homing spell on him, which will kill him if he doesn't return with the emeralds within two weeks. Thus begins a tale of perilous adventure leavened by a great deal of humor, in which Duke Rehmir also catches Fenzig and also sends him on a mission that he can't refuse--and live. What a dilemma for the little rascal, who finds his scruples (he actually has some) as well as his bravado being challenged. This is rather a romp of a fantasy, full of likable and malicious characters. Sally Estes
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The Gnome Thief,
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This review is from: Fenzig's Fortune (Five Star Science Fiction & Fantasy) (Hardcover)
The Gnome Thief
Fenzig's Fortune (2007) is a standalone Fantasy novel. It is set in a world of small principalities where one king is trying to expand his realm. In this novel, Fenzighan is a young gnome. He has curly hair on top of his feet and usually goes barefooted. Fenzig is also an honorable thief; he never harms anyone and never steals all their wealth. Erlgrane is the King of Burlengren. He has already annexed the lands to the south of Burlengren all the way to the sea. Now he is trying to expand north by annexing K'Nosha. Rehmir is Duke of K'Nosha. He has a fortified dwelling and a standing army. King Erlgrane wouldn't want to face him in a fair battle. Carmen the Magnificent is a traveling peddler of nostrums. He is small and slender, wears flamboyant clothing and has a gaily painted wagon. In this story, Fenzig is caught within King Erlgrane's treasure room. The guards take him down to the dungeons and throw him into a cell. It looks nasty, smells worse and has rats. The next morning, King Erlgrane offers Fenzig a deal. If the gnome steals three emeralds from Duke Rehmir, the King will let him go. Of course, the King has his ancient wizard put a homing spell of Fenzig. After some time, the spell will kill him unless it is removed. Fenzig receives a magic sword, a ring of invisibility, and a white pony for the excursion to K'Nosha. After a little while, Fenzig begins to think that he shouldn't have chosen a white pony, because it is too conspicuous. Then he decides that he is too conspicuous because of his smell and dirt. Fenzig decides to steal some clothes, but is also tempted into stealing a pie. He gallops out away from the farm with the farmer just behind him. Then he turns into the haunted woods and loses the farmer. But there are craven cats in the woods, six legged felines with a hunger for man and pony. Fenzig kills one of the cats and climbs a tree to avoid the rest. But the cats get his pony. The next day, the cats slink away from the sunlight and Fenzig returns to the road. Now he doesn't have anything to ride and his time is running out. Then Carmen comes down the road and Fenzig flags him down. Carmen is very talkative. He talks about many things, including his wares. He even notices the heart on the back of Fenzig's hand and comments that it looks like a homing spell. Fenzig asks Carmen whether he is going to K'Nosha and he says no. So Fenzig wonders how he will reach K'Nosha in time to steal the emeralds. He even thinks about knocking Carmen in the head and stealing the wagon. Then Carmen changes his mind and offers to take Fenzig all the way to the town. This tale makes Fenzig feel like a puppet on a string. First King Erlgrane manipulates him, then Duke Rehmir does, and finally Carmen pulls his strings. And various people try to kill him. He is not having a good time. The gnomes in this story are much like the hobbits in Tolkien's tales. They even have hairy -- and bare -- feet. Other authors seem to have very similar creatures, yet nobody calls them "hobbits"! Haven't the copyrights expired yet? The story seems straight forward, but then something surprising happens, again and again. This plot has more twists than a mountain road. Read and enjoy. Highly recommended for Rabe fans and for anyone else who enjoys tales of magic spells, little people, and true friendship. -Arthur W. Jordin
5.0 out of 5 stars
Five Star Publishing, Indeed,
By Stephen D. Sullivan "Read my books! - www.ste... (Frosthaven, WI USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Fenzig's Fortune (Five Star Science Fiction & Fantasy) (Hardcover)
Five Star publishing lives up to its name with a fine book by Jean Rabe. This would be a good introduction to fantasy fiction for younger readers, or a fine follow-up for people who like The Hobbit. In a couple of places, it's not as polished as Rabe's current work (it was originally written over a decade ago), but there's still more fun and fantasy than in any two books by less-accomplished authors. If you like this book, you should certainly check out Jean's other work -- including her Dragonlance work, her collaborations with Andre Norton, and her short stories and Blue Kingdoms adventures. The book's premise is simple, Fenzig is a young gnome thief who gets in over his head while on a job, but the twists and turns will keep you guessing right up until the end. A fun fantasy book for all ages!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun Fantasy Adventure,
By Donald J. Bingle "orphyte" (Saint Charles, IL USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Fenzig's Fortune (Five Star Science Fiction & Fantasy) (Hardcover)
A delightful tale. Jean Rabe's obvious affection for her characters gives them a warmth and charm not often found in fantasy adventures. Plenty of action, surprising twists and turns, and gentle humor in a story about a gnome thief who thinks he has lost all control over his own destiny, but finds otherwise as he learns lessons about life, family, work, outrageous fashions, and tattoos. Recommended for tweens, teens, and all lovers of fast-paced, humorous fantasy. Donald J. Bingle, Author of Forced Conversion.
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