Rhialto the Marvellous
by Jack Vance
Synopsis
Rhialto, one of the most elegant and powerful sorcerers of the far-future, dying Earth, finds his refined existence shattered by a malicious accusation. Envious rivals, the dread Gray Sorcerers, conspire to discredit him through arcane trial and public humiliation, threatening his reputation and very life. To clear his name and reassert his rightfuโฆ Rhialto, one of the most elegant and powerful sorcerers of the far-future, dying Earth, finds his refined existence shattered by a malicious accusation. Envious rivals, the dread Gray Sorcerers, conspire to discredit him through arcane trial and public humiliation, threatening his reputation and very life. To clear his name and reassert his rightful place among the magical elite, Rhialto must embark on a series of perilous and bizarre quests. Facing ancient enigmas, unpredictable forces, and the peculiar inhabitants of a twilight world, he must rely on his formidable wit and unique brand of magic to survive and reclaim his marvelous distinction.
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