For use in schools and libraries only. The farm boy, Garion, begins a dangerous quest to recover the magic Orb and prevent the evil Torak from seizing power over the world.
The BelgariadSeries
This epic saga follows a young farm boy who discovers he is destined for greatness. He embarks on a perilous journey across continents with a diverse band of companions to retrieve a powerful artifact and prevent a dark lord from conquering the world. The series is rich with magic, prophecy, political intrigue, and memorable characters who test the bonds of friendship and courage.
Recommended Reading Order
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A Desperate Duke Everything about Lord Harry's easygoing life is about to change. After unexpectedly inherting the title of Duke of Sommersville, he's also discovered it comes with a load of debt. To save the estate, he's going to need money. Lots of it-and quick. A Free-Spirited Duchess Lady Christina has no problem with Harry marrying her for her dowry.After all, they've been friends since childhood. But gone is the laughing, charming boy she once knew. And she won't share anything of herself until she gets that Harry back. No matter how tempting he proves to be... Praise for New York Times bestselling author Patricia Rice "Rich as a magical touch for creating fascinating plots, delicious romance, and delightful characters."- Booklist "Charming and immensely entertaining."- Library Journal "Rice bewitches, beguiles, and tickles your fancy."- RT Book Reviews Top Pick, 4 1⁄2stars
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Alternate cover for this ISBN can be found here Everyone knew that the tales from the Orb that protected the West from the evil God Torak were just silly legends. But here she was, forced to join a serious and dangerous quest to recover that stolen Orb.
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Belgariad 4: Castle of Wizardry
- 448 pages
- 16 hours of reading
In the Hall of the Rivan King . . .Garion and his companions now have the Orb of Aldur, carried by an innocent young boy, and must return it to its rightful home on the pommel of the sword in the Great Hall on the island of Riva. But Garion's true adversary, the evil God Torak - is waking up in his dark tomb - ready for the final conflict.
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The Orb protecting the West from the evil God Torak was regained and the quest was nearing its end. Or so Garion thought. But the Prophecy still held future surprises for Garion--and the little princess Ce'Nedra.
Miliony czytelników na świecie zachwyciły się magią bestsellerowego cyklu Belgariada Davida Eddingsa. Teraz dawni wielbiciele mogą raz jeszcze przeżyć tamten zachwyt, a niewtajemniczeni wyruszyć w niezwykłą podróż, pełną fantazji i przygód. Wszystko zaczyna się od kradzieży Klejnotu, który od tak dawna chronił Zachód przed złym bogiem. Dopóki Klejnot przebywał w Rivie, jak stwierdzało proroctwo, tutejszy lud będzie bezpieczny od niszczącej mocy. Garion, prosty chłopak z farmy, dobrze zna legendę o Klejnocie, ale co do magii pozostaje dość sceptyczny. Aż zrządzeniem losu przekonuje się, że nie tylko legenda Klejnotu jest prawdziwa, ale że on sam musi wyruszyć z misją niebezpieczną i niezwykłą, by go odzyskać. Garion bowiem jest dzieckiem przeznaczenia, sam los prowadzi go coraz dalej od domu, nieuchronnie pchając ku dalekiemu celowi, ku przerażającej konfrontacji z najczarniejszą magią - a od wyniku starcia zależeć będzie przyszłość świata. Cudowne… Eddings ma wspaniały styl prawdziwego bajarza… Zadziwiająco dobrze sportretowane i złożone postacie… Więcej! Więcej! Więcej! Anne McCaffrey David Eddings (1931–2009) amerykański pisarz fantasy. Po ukończeniu University of Washington służył w Armii Stanów Zjednoczonych, a następnie pracował jako sprzedawca w firmie Boeing Aircraft Company i nauczał angielskiego w college’u. Ostatni okres życia spędził w Newadzie. W 1973 roku opublikował swoją pierwszą powieść High Hunt, ale to właśnie cykl Belgariada przyniósł mu największą sławę.
The Belgariad
- 496 pages
- 18 hours of reading
David Eddings’ acclaimed series, The Belgariad, reaches its stunning conclusion in these final two gripping novels. Continue on this magnificent journey and be entranced by a saga of strange lands and peoples, of prophecy and strife set against the background of a seven-thousand-year war of men, Kings, and Gods. The quest may be nearing its end, but the danger continues. After discovering a shocking secret about himself he never could have imagined—all in pursuit of the legendary Orb—Garion and his fellow adventurers must escape a crumbling enemy fortress and flee across a vast desert filled with ruthless soldiers whose only aim is to destroy them. But even when the quest is complete, Garion’s destiny is far from fulfilled. For the evil God Torak is about to awaken and seek dominion. Somehow, Garion has to face the God, to kill or be killed. On the outcome of this dread duel rests the future of the world. But how can one man destroy an immortal God?“Fabulous . . . Eddings has a marvelous storyteller style . . . exceedingly well portrayed and complex people. . . . More! More! More!”—ANNE MCCAFFREY
The Belgariad: Vol. 1
- 656 pages
- 23 hours of reading
Millions of readers have discovered the magic of David Eddings’ New York Times bestselling series The Belgariad . Now the first three books in this monumental epic appear in a single volume. Here, long-time fans can rediscover the wonder—and the uninitiated can embark upon a thrilling new journey of fantasy and adventure.It all begins with the theft of the Orb that for so long protected the West from an evil god. As long as the Orb was at Riva, the prophecy went, its people would be safe from this corrupting power. Garion, a simple farm boy, is familiar with the legend of the Orb, but skeptical in matters of magic. Until, through a twist of fate, he learns not only that the story of the Orb is true, but that he must set out on a quest of unparalleled magic and danger to help recover it. For Garion is a child of destiny, and fate itself is leading him far from his home, sweeping him irrevocably toward a distant tower—and a cataclysmic confrontation with a master of the darkest magic.
David Eddings’ acclaimed series, The Belgariad, reaches its stunning conclusion in these final two gripping novels. Continue on this magnificent journey and be entranced by a saga of strange lands and peoples, of prophecy and strife set against the background of a seven-thousand-year war of men, Kings, and Gods. The quest may be nearing its end, but the danger continues. After discovering a shocking secret about himself he never could have imagined—all in pursuit of the legendary Orb—Garion and his fellow adventurers must escape a crumbling enemy fortress and flee across a vast desert filled with ruthless soldiers whose only aim is to destroy them. But even when the quest is complete, Garion’s destiny is far from fulfilled. For the evil God Torak is about to awaken and seek dominion. Somehow, Garion has to face the God, to kill or be killed. On the outcome of this dread duel rests the future of the world. But how can one man destroy an immortal God? “Fabulous . . . Eddings has a marvelous storyteller style . . . exceedingly well portrayed and complex people. . . . More! More! More!” —ANNE MCCAFFREY From the Trade Paperback edition.
