The Novice: Book 2 of the Black Magician
Jan 2010 · Hachette UK
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Following The Magicians' Guild comes the second book in the phenomenally popular Black Magician Trilogy, from international No. 1 bestselling author Trudi Canavan
*Over 3 million Trudi Canavan copies sold worldwide*
Imardin is a city of dark intrigues and deadly politics, where those who wield magic wield power. Into this established order has blundered a young street-girl with extraordinary magical gifts. Adopted by the Magicians' Guild, her life is changed forever - but for better or for worse?
Sonea knew that she'd face a tough time training within the Magicians' Guild but she little realised the level of animosity she would face from her fellow novices. The sons and daughters of the most powerful families in the realm, her classmates seem determined to see her fail - at whatever cost. But in accepting the protection of the guild's high lord, Sonea may have embraced an even bleaker fate. For High Lord Akkarin harbours a secret that is far darker than his magician's robes.
Praise for Trudi Canavan:
'Epic, vivid and believable' Guardian
'It's easy to see why Trudi Canavan's novels so often make the bestseller lists. Her easy, flowing style makes for effortless reading . . . Delightful worldbuilding . . . Vivid and enjoyable' SFX
'The world-building is tremendous. The magical system is sophisticated and fascinating' Striking Keys
'A suspenseful masterpiece . . . will have fans desperate for the sequel' RT Book Reviews
'Superb . . . an enthralling tapestry of a book that's hard to put down' Fantasy Faction
The Black Magician Trilogy:
The Magicians' Guild
The Novice
The High Lord
*Have you tried Trudi Canavan's stunning new series, Millennium's Rule? It starts with the Sunday Times bestselling THIEF'S MAGIC*
*Over 3 million Trudi Canavan copies sold worldwide*
Imardin is a city of dark intrigues and deadly politics, where those who wield magic wield power. Into this established order has blundered a young street-girl with extraordinary magical gifts. Adopted by the Magicians' Guild, her life is changed forever - but for better or for worse?
Sonea knew that she'd face a tough time training within the Magicians' Guild but she little realised the level of animosity she would face from her fellow novices. The sons and daughters of the most powerful families in the realm, her classmates seem determined to see her fail - at whatever cost. But in accepting the protection of the guild's high lord, Sonea may have embraced an even bleaker fate. For High Lord Akkarin harbours a secret that is far darker than his magician's robes.
Praise for Trudi Canavan:
'Epic, vivid and believable' Guardian
'It's easy to see why Trudi Canavan's novels so often make the bestseller lists. Her easy, flowing style makes for effortless reading . . . Delightful worldbuilding . . . Vivid and enjoyable' SFX
'The world-building is tremendous. The magical system is sophisticated and fascinating' Striking Keys
'A suspenseful masterpiece . . . will have fans desperate for the sequel' RT Book Reviews
'Superb . . . an enthralling tapestry of a book that's hard to put down' Fantasy Faction
The Black Magician Trilogy:
The Magicians' Guild
The Novice
The High Lord
*Have you tried Trudi Canavan's stunning new series, Millennium's Rule? It starts with the Sunday Times bestselling THIEF'S MAGIC*
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4.6
118 reviews
tony claridge
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May 17, 2014
So glad it finished...this book seemed to cover the budding relationship between 2 male characters every other chapter and if I wanted to read this type if novel then fantasy is not where I want to find it espically same sex..very few great fanstay books cover any romance and there is a good reason for it...saved me some money now as I won't be following how this story pans out
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Ian Walton
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October 22, 2014
I enjoyed this book the way class struggle and poverty prejudice are portrayed in sonyas struggle for exceptence is a side to magic guilds I havent come across in any other literature. Only a light read some good social comentry put in a fantasy context. The discriptions on the use of magic from an internal well are also an intresting concept.
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Limisus
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August 4, 2016
It is really worth it to read this novel. Even those, who do not particularly like fantasy novels, will be amazed by her ability to draw life into her tales.
About the author
Trudi Canavan lives in Melbourne, Australia. Her first published story received an Aurealis Award for Best Fantasy Short Story in 1999. She has since published the bestselling Black Magician Trilogy and is now a bestselling author in the UK, Australia and the US.
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