The Magic Of Recluce: 1st in the 'Saga Of Recluce' series of books

Modesitt Jr, L E

ISBN 10: 1857232011 / ISBN 13: 9781857232011

Published by Little, Brown & Co / Orbit, 1996

About this Item

© 1991: 1st in the 'Saga Of Recluce' series of books. 7th printing of 1994 edition:- Review(s): "Fascinating! A big, exciting novel of the battle between good and evil, and the path between" - Gordon R Dickson / "Entwining issues of magic with maturation, Modesitt's thoughtful coming-of-age tale is adorned with a finely drawn, down-to-earth yet dangerous world, and an intriguingly ambiguous view of how good and evil interact" - Carole Nelson Douglas / "A complex world based on a plausible system of magic and peopled with engaging and realistic characters" - Publishers Weekly / "Extremely interesting. Unique. A refreshing use of the traditional fantasy elements" - Andre Norton / "An intriguing fantasy in a fascinating world" - Robert Jordon:- (original cost £6.99).

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Magic Of Recluce: 1st in the 'Saga Of Recluce' series of books
• Publisher: Little, Brown & Co / Orbit
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1857232011
• ISBN 13: 9781857232011
• Binding: Paperback: 7" x 4¼"
• Illustrator: Cover Art: Darrell K Sweet
• Edition: 1994 Edition
• Condition: Good: Moderate signs of wear
• Seller catalogs:
  • Fantasy

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Synopsis

For centuries the Masters of Recluce have guarded the borders of their
Order-wrought land and destroyed every threat sent against them. But the power that defends the people of Recluce comes at a cost: absolute obedience to both the Masters and the rule of Order. And those who cannot abide the price of paradise are swiftly dealt with ...
So when a young man, Lerris, becomes bored with the simple, orderly life of Recluce, he is sent into exile. For Lerris it is a chance for adventure, for the Masters it is a way to make him see the error of his ways.
But there are other powers in the world than Order. And when the great Chaos-Master Antonin learns of Lerris' exile he sees in it a way to break the Master's rule and bring about the destruction of Recluce ...

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About the Author

Although best known for his Fantasy novels, L.E. Modesitt, Jr. is author of a number of acclaimed SF novels, including THE PARAFAITH WAR and ADIAMANTE.