The Curse of the Mistwraith (The Wars of Light and Shadow, Book 1)
by Janny Wurts
Synopsis
A man burdened by a dark curse seeks to break its oppressive hold, a desperate quest that inadvertently stirs an ancient, malevolent power from its slumber. As this long-forgotten evil threatens to plunge a realm rich in ancient magic and history into shadow, a cryptic prophecy speaks of a coming cataclysm. The cursed man finds himself forced into โฆ A man burdened by a dark curse seeks to break its oppressive hold, a desperate quest that inadvertently stirs an ancient, malevolent power from its slumber. As this long-forgotten evil threatens to plunge a realm rich in ancient magic and history into shadow, a cryptic prophecy speaks of a coming cataclysm. The cursed man finds himself forced into an uneasy alliance with a driven rival, their combined efforts the only hope against a devastating threat that could unravel the very fabric of their world.
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