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Magic's Pawn (The Last Herald-Mage Series, Book 1) Mass Market Paperback – June 6, 1989

4.7 out of 5 stars 498 ratings

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Vanyel's disdain for swordsmanship earns him an unexpected exile--at the High Court of Valdemar under the guardianship of his stern and implacable Aunt Savil, one of the legendary Herald-Mages. A young man's painful discovery of his own immense talents and his true nature form the core of this richly detailed fantasy, the first in a new series set in the same world as "The Heroes of Valdemar." Lackey's talent for characterization lends depth to this coming-of-age adventure that will appeal to most fantasy readers.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Praise for series:

"Lackey has written another 
intensely wrought, finely detailed story of heroic victims struggling to do the best with their fate. Vanyel’s magical strengths are countered by his very human insecurities." —VOYA 

"Lackey’s characterization, plotting, and wit are all of a high order. 
A real page-turner for any fantasy collection." —Booklist 

"Emotionally tense and full of 
drama and magic." —Locus

"In Vanyel, [Lackey] has created 
her most empathetic male character to date, making our emotions run high as he meets his fate. And best of all, the very last plot twist is one of haunting beauty that will touch your heart." —RT Reviews 
 
"In this trilogy, Lackey reaches an intensity she had only begun to achieve.... The story of Vanyel is 
darker than her earlier books, and the pace is unrelenting." —American Fantasy Magazine

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ DAW; Reissue edition (June 6, 1989)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0886773520
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0886773526
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.2 x 0.94 x 6.83 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 498 ratings

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Mercedes Lackey is the acclaimed author of over fifty novels and many works of short fiction. In her "spare" time she is also a professional lyricist and a licensed wild bird rehabilitator. Mercedes lives in Oklahoma with her husband and frequent collaborator, artist Larry Dixon, and their flock of parrots.

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