An edition of High Druid of Shannara: Jarka Ruus (2003)

Jarka Ruus (High Druid of Shannara, Book 1)

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An edition of High Druid of Shannara: Jarka Ruus (2003)

Jarka Ruus (High Druid of Shannara, Book 1)

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More than a quarter of a century after The Sword of Shannara carved out its place in the pantheon of great epic fantasy, the magic of Terry Brooks’s New York Times bestselling saga burns as brightly as ever. Three complete series have chronicled the ever-unfolding history of Shannara. But more stories are still to be told—and new adventures have yet to be undertaken. Book One of High Druid of Shannara invites both the faithful longtime reader and the curious newcomer to take the first step on the next extraordinary quest.

Twenty years have passed since Grianne Ohmsford denounced her former life as the dreaded Ilse Witch—saved by the love of her brother, the magic of the Sword of Shannara, and the destruction of her evil mentor, the Morgawr. Now, fulfilling the destiny predicted for her, she has established the Third Druid Council, and dedicated herself to its goals of peace, harmony among the races, and defense of the Four Lands. But the political intrigue, secret treachery, and sinister deeds that have haunted Druid history for generations continue to thrive. And despite her devotion to the greater good as Ard Rhys—the High Druid of Paranor, Grianne still has bitter enemies.

Among the highest ranks of the Council she leads lurk those who cannot forget her reign of terror as the Ilse Witch, who covet her seat of power, and who will stop at nothing to see her deposed . . . or destroyed. Even Grianne’s few allies—chief among them her trusted servant Tagwen—know of the plots against her. But they could never anticipate the sudden, ominous disappearance of the Ard Rhys, in the dead of night and without a trace. Now, barely a step ahead of the dark forces bent on stopping him, Tagwen joins Grianne’s brave young nephew, Pen Ohmsford, and the wise, powerful elf Ahren Elessedil on a desperate and dangerous mission of search and rescue—to deliver the High Druid of Shannara from an unspeakable fate.

Expect no end of wonders, no shortage of adventure, exhilaration, suspense, and enchantment, as Terry Brooks demonstrates, once again, that there is no end to his magic of invention and mastery of storytelling.

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Del Rey
Language
English
Pages
416

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Jarka Ruus (High Druid of Shannara, Book 1)
July 26, 2005, Del Rey
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De hoge druïde van: Jarka Ruus
2005, Uitgeverij M
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High Druid of Shannara: Jarka Ruus
August 31, 2004, Del Rey
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High Druid of Shannara: Jarka Ruus
April 5, 2004, Pocket Books
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Jarka Ruus
August 2004, Tandem Library
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2003, Ballantine Books
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2003, Earthlight
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Jarka Ruus (High Druid of Shannara, Book 1)
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First Sentence

"She sat alone in her chambers, draped in twilight's shadows and evening's solitude, her thoughts darker than the night descending and heavier than the weight of all Paranor."

The Physical Object

Format
Paperback
Number of pages
416
Dimensions
8 x 5.3 x 1.1 inches
Weight
10.4 ounces

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OL9595671M
ISBN 10
0345483898
ISBN 13
9780345483898
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482
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15557

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