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The Sword of Truth series, a New York Times bestselling epic masterpiece by Terry Goodkind, has its foundation in the novel Wizard's First Rule. This captivating story serves as the basis for the TV show Legend of the Seeker. Witness the birth of a legend in this gripping tale.
In the aftermath of his father's brutal murder, Richard Cypher, a man residing in a forest sanctuary, encounters a mysterious woman named Kahlan Amnell, who seeks his help. This chance meeting shatters Richard's world and his very beliefs, as ancient debts come due with thundering violence.
In a dark age, it takes courage to live, and more than mere courage to challenge those who hold dominion. Richard and Kahlan must rise to this challenge or become the next victims. Beyond awaits a bewitching land where even the best of their hearts could betray them. Yet, Richard fears nothing so much as the secrets his sword might reveal about his own soul.
Falling in love would destroy them, for reasons Richard cannot imagine and Kahlan dare not say. Hunted relentlessly and tormented by treachery and loss, Kahlan calls upon Richard to reach beyond his sword, to invoke within himself something more noble. Neither knows that the rules of battle have just changed, or that their time has run out.
In this gripping tale, Richard and Kahlan's journey takes them through a dark age where courage is a necessity, and challenging those in power requires more than mere bravery. As they navigate the bewitching land, they are faced with the possibility that even the best of their hearts could betray them. The secrets of Richard's sword and the reasons why falling in love would destroy them add to the tension and mystery of this epic narrative.
Ultimately, Kahlan's call for Richard to reach beyond his sword, to find something more noble within himself, becomes a pivotal moment in their quest, as they realize that the rules of battle have changed, and their time may be running out. This captivating story, the foundation of Terry Goodkind's Sword of Truth series, promises to captivate readers with its blend of adventure, intrigue, and the fundamental question of what it means to be truly courageous.
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publisher | Tor Books (July 15, 1995) | ||||
language | English | ||||
mass_market_paperback | 848 pages | ||||
isbn_10 | 0812548051 | ||||
isbn_13 | 978-0812548051 | ||||
item_weight | 2.31 pounds | ||||
dimensions | 4.15 x 1.3 x 6.7 inches | ||||
best_sellers_rank | #79,503 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1,859 in Sword & Sorcery Fantasy (Books) #3,375 in Fantasy Action & Adventure #4,511 in Epic Fantasy (Books) | ||||
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