![]() But Maerad has a destiny to fulfill, and Hem is sent to the golden city of Turbansk, where he learns the ways of the Bards and befriends a mysterious white crow. Hem is a weary orphan whose struggle for survival ends when he is reunited with his lost sister, Maerad. Presented as a new translation of an ancient text, "The Naming evokes the rich and complex landscape of Annar, a legendary world just waiting to be discovered.Īs this enthralling epic nears its climax, the young heroine’s brother discovers his own hidden gift - and the role he must play in battling the Dark. The first book in a projected quartet, Alison Croggon's epic about Maerad and her remarkable yet dangerous gift is a beautiful, unforgettable tale. Now, she and her mysterious teacher must embark on a treacherous, uncertain journey through a time and place where the forces of darkness wield an otherworldly terror. It is only when she is discovered by Cadvan, one of the great Bards of Lirigon, that her true identity and extraordinary destiny unfold. She doesn't yet know she has inherited a powerful gift, one that marks her as a member of the noble School of Pellinor and enables her to see the world as no other can. ![]() ![]() Maerad is a slave in a desperate and unforgiving settlement, taken there as a child when her family is destroyed in war. "An epic fantasy in the Tolkien tradition, with a strong girl hero.I couldn't put it down!" - Tamora Pierce ![]()
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