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The Lost Runes
Runes of War: The Book of Torra Alta (Book 2)
- Author
- Jane Welch
- Narrator
- Joe Eyre
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 13 June 2024
- Run Time
- 23 hours 35 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
The adventure begins…
Caspar travels South into Belbidida with his companions Hal and Brid, straight into the heart of the New Faith, the enemy of Brid’s Goddess. The trio trail Vaalakan spies, seeking out the Druids Eye – the Egg- in all its glory. The Eggs power alone can keep the fortress of Torra Alta safe.
But in the land of the Inquisition, all trace of ancient lore has been stamped out, including a sect of mute priestesses known as the Keepers. As the fate of Torra Alta hangs in the balance, Caspar must race to find the Lost Runes the Keepers guarded, or the Eye may never be found …
Critics Review
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PRAISE FOR JANE WELCH
“A blockbuster fantasy”
SFX“As intriguing as anything Tolkien dreamed up.”
Starburst“Wonderful author, in the Robert Jordan mould”
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Details
- Author
- Jane Welch
- Narrator
- Joe Eyre
- Duration
- 23 hours 35 minutes
- Release Date
- 13 June 2024
- ISBN
- 9780008715076
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Historical fantasy, Epic fantasy / high fantasy, Magical realism, Mythical creatures: Dragons, Magic, spells and alchemy, Myths and Legends / Mythic fiction, Adventure / action fiction, Speculative fiction, Narrative theme: journeys and voyages
Synopsis
BOOK 2 OF THE RUNES OF WAR SAGA The adventure begins… Caspar travels South into Belbidida with his companions Hal and Brid, straight into the heart of the New Faith, the enemy of Brid’s Goddess. The trio trail Vaalakan spies, seeking out the Druids Eye – the Egg- in all its glory. The Eggs power alone can keep the fortress of Torra Alta safe. But in the land of the Inquisition, all trace of ancient lore has been stamped out, including a sect of mute priestesses known as the Keepers. As the fate of Torra Alta hangs in the balance, Caspar must race to find the Lost Runes the Keepers guarded, or the Eye may never be found …
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