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Victoria Hanley
American writer
The Seer and the Sword
King Kareed of Archeld seizes a legendary sword, bringing home a unique crystal for his daughter, Princess Torina, that shows visions of the future, and the defeated king's son, Landen, as a slave. Torina frees Landen, who joins the army and becomes her friend, but soon he is accused of plotting against the king. As deadly visions appear in her crystal, Torina must uncover the truth to save her father and kingdom.
This title is the first installment in a trilogy of companion novels, followed by The Healer's Keep and The Light of the Oracle.
The narrative is self-contained and functions as a standalone entry, though it shares a common world and thematic elements with the subsequent books in the series.