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The Novice

The Black Magician Trilogy, Book 2

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The Novice

By: Trudi Canavan
Narrated by: Samantha Bond
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Following The Magicians' Guild comes the second book in the phenomenally popular Black Magician Trilogy, from international Number One best-selling author Trudi Canavan.

Over 3 million Trudi Canavan copies sold worldwide.

Imardin is a city of dark intrigues and deadly politics, where those who wield magic wield power. Into this established order has blundered a young street-girl with extraordinary magical gifts. Adopted by the Magicians' Guild, her life is changed forever - but for better or for worse?

Sonea knew that she'd face a tough time training within the Magicians' Guild but she little realised the level of animosity she would face from her fellow novices. The sons and daughters of the most powerful families in the realm, her classmates seem determined to see her fail - at whatever cost. But in accepting the protection of the guild's high lord, Sonea may have embraced an even bleaker fate. For High Lord Akkarin harbours a secret that is far darker than his magician's robes.

The Black Magician Trilogy:

The Magicians' Guild

The Novice

The High Lord

©2004 Trudi Canavan (P)2007 Hachette Audio Coming of Age Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Genre Fiction Magic Users Magic Emotionally Gripping

Critic Reviews

"Engaging...with some distinctive touches and delightful characters that lift it well above average." (Locus)

"The world-building is tremendous. The magical system is sophisticated and fascinating." (Striking Keys)

"A suspenseful masterpiece...will have fans desperate for the sequel." (RT Book Reviews)

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too short to be good value on Audible.... the name of the wind is better.

entertaining book. good for a young audience.

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Samantha Bond reads beautifully. This IS however, a heavily abridged version of this series, and therefore is a little jumpy in parts.

Heavily Abridged

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