The Magicians Apprentice

The stunning prequel to the worldwide bestselling Black Magician Trilogy *Over 3 million Trudi Canavan copies sold worldwide* In the remote village of Mandryn, Tessia serves as assistant to her father, the village Healer - much to the frustration of her mother, who would rather she found a husband. But her life is about to take a very unexpected turn. When treating a patient at the residence of the local magician, Lord Dakon, Tessia is forced to fight off the advances of a visiting Sachakan mage - and instinctively uses magic. She now finds herself facing an entirely different future as Lord Dakons apprentice. But along with the excitement and privilege, Tessia is about to discover that her magical gifts bring with them a great deal of responsibility. Events are brewing that will lead nations into war, rival magicians into conflict, and spark an act of sorcery so brutal that its effects will be felt for centuries . . . Praise for Trudi Canavan: Epic, vivid and believable Guardian Its easy to see why Trudi Canavans novels so often make the bestseller lists. Her easy, flowing style makes for effortless reading . . . Delightful worldbuilding . . . Vivid and enjoyable SFX 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 Superb . . . an enthralling tapestry of a book thats hard to put down Fantasy Faction *Have you tried Trudi Canavans stunning new series, Millenniums Rule? It starts with the Sunday Times bestselling THIEFS MAGIC*