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The treasured one

The treasured one

FantasyHigh Fantasy
Pages
532
Published
2004
Language
English

Synopsis

Jalkan, a Trogite officer, finds his military career abruptly ended after a confrontation with a peasant, leading to a tense standoff with Keselo and Narasan. This incident sets the stage for a larger conflict, as Narasan declares Jalkan's commission forfeit despite his protests. The scene hints at deeper political machinations and the unraveling of Jalkan's authority.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

TenseAdventurous
Betrayal

Genres

Fantasy High Fantasy

Authors

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David Eddings

David Eddings (1931-2009) was an American fantasy novelist born in Spokane, Washington. He wrote the Belgariad and Malloreon, the Elenium and Tamuli, and the standalone Redemption of Althalus, among other novels. He worked with his wife, Leigh Eddings, from the start of his career; she was credited as co-author from 1995 and died in 2007.

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Leigh Eddings

Leigh Eddings is a key voice in fantasy literature, celebrated for creating expansive worlds and unforgettable characters. Her work includes popular titles like Polgara The Sorceress, Belgarath der Zauberer, and The Redemption of Althalus. Fans also enjoy companion books such as The Rivan Codex.

Characters

KeseloProtagonist
JalkanAntagonist
NarasanSupporting
All characters in The treasured one