‘Improbably large?’ said Dennis as they walked in. ‘I swear on my son’s head that fish was at least three feet long.’
Asayaga looked dubious, but kept his laughter in check as the two friends went into the keep to join their wives and children for supper.
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acknowledgements
As always, I am indebted to many people. They include:
The original mothers and fathers of Midkemia, and those who contributed after to the world’s development. Without
them, the landscape would be far less colourful.
I would also like to thank Rich, Andy, Jim, Rick, and the other regular diners at Flemming’s every Friday who made
many weeks more tolerable during the last year through their humour, sensitivity, and grace. And to Mira, for being such
good company and keeping my mind off my troubles from
time to time.
Jonathan Matson, as always.
And my children, Jessica and James, for just being the most
marvellous things in my existence.
Raymond E Feist
Many thanks of course to my mentor, Dr Gunther Rothenberg,
yet another example of honour and courage, Dr Dennis Showalter, a grand advisor on so many fronts, and Brian Thomsen, Bill Fawcett, and Eleanor Wood.
Finally, a special thanks to Bruce, Gus, John, and my friends from Nomads and the University of UlanBaator. We
trekked together across the steppes of Mongolia discovering
a fascinating world of adventure, beauty, lost history waiting to be rediscovered, and the culinary delights of fermented horse milk and roasted marmots.
William R Forstchen
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About the Authors
Raymond E. Feist’s previous novels include the first volume in the Dark-war Saga, Flight of the Nighthawks, as well as the Conclave of Shadows: Talon of the Silver Hawk, King of Foxes, and Exile’s Return; Magician; Silverthorn; Faerie Tale; Prince of the Blood; and The King’s Buccaneer; as well as the four books of the New York Times bestselling SerpentWar Saga: Shadow of a Dark Queen, Rise of a Merchant Prince, Rage of a Demon King, and Shards of a Broken Crown; and the three books of his Rift -
war Legacy: Krondor: The Betrayal, Krondor: Th
e Assassins, and Krondor:
Tear of the Gods. Feist lives in southern California.
www.RaymondFeistBooks.com
William R. Forstchen, author of several dozen books in the fi elds of science fiction, history, and historical fiction, resides in western North Carolina. He holds a Ph.D. in history from Purdue University and is a professor of history at Montreat College. His works include the coau-thored, New York Times bestselling series Gettysburg, written with Newt Gingrich, the Lost Regiment series, and the award-winning We Look Like Men of War, a novel based on his doctoral dissertation about an African American regiment in the Civil War. He spends most summers in Mongolia, doing archaeological and historical research, and his current hobby is the restoration and flying of a replica P-51 Mustang fi ghter plane.
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Flight of the Nighthawks
Exile’s Return
King of Foxes
Talon of the Silver Hawk
Magician
Silverthorn
A Darkness at Sethanon
Faerie Tale
Shadow of a Dark Queen
Rise of a Merchant Prince
Rage of a Demon King
Shards of a Broken Crown
Krondor: Tear of the Gods
Krondor: Th
e Assassins
Krondor: Th
e Betrayal
With Janny Wurts
Daughter of Empire
Servant of Empire
Mistress of Empire
Also by William R. Forstchen
The Gettysburg series (cowritten with Newt Gingrich)
The Lost Regiment series
We Look Like Men of War
Credits
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Copyright
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This book was originally published in Great Britain in 2001 by Voyager, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers.
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Document Outline
Cover Image
Title Page
Dedication Page
Contents Map
Prologue: Intelligence
Chapter One: Grieving
Chapter Two: Discovery
Chapter Three: Moredhel
Chapter Four: Practicalities
Chapter Five: Accommodation
Chapter Six: Pursuit
Chapter Seven: River
Chapter Eight: Decision
Chapter Nine: Chances
Chapter Ten: Valley
Chapter Eleven: Respite
Chapter Twelve: Blood Debts
Chapter Thirteen: Accord
Chapter Fourteen: Betrayal
Chapter Fifteen: Flight
Chapter Sixteen: Confrontation
Chapter Seventeen: Parting
Epilogue: Reunion
Acknowledgements
About the Authors
Also by Raymond E. Feist and William R. Forstchen
Credits
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