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Bardic Voices #3
The Eagle & the Nightingales
Let the king be king!
Why is the High King of the Human kingdoms not doing his job - and thereby allowing the Church to fill the power vacuum in the human lands of Alanda? This is a matter of some concern to Nightingale and her friends: the Church is becoming ever more overtly hostile to non-human sentients (of which there are several species in Alanda) as well as to anything that that it does not at least indirectly control, such as gypsies and Free Bards.
To discover just what is going on, she will join forces with T'fyrr, a birdman with the vistage of a raptor and the voice of an angelic choir. And before the King - and through him the gypsies, Free Bards and non-humans of the twenty kingdoms - is saved they, the Eagle and the Nightingale, will have become if not quite lovers then far more than friends.
Why is the High King of the Human kingdoms not doing his job - and thereby allowing the Church to fill the power vacuum in the human lands of Alanda? This is a matter of some concern to Nightingale and her friends: the Church is becoming ever more overtly hostile to non-human sentients (of which there are several species in Alanda) as well as to anything that that it does not at least indirectly control, such as gypsies and Free Bards.
To discover just what is going on, she will join forces with T'fyrr, a birdman with the vistage of a raptor and the voice of an angelic choir. And before the King - and through him the gypsies, Free Bards and non-humans of the twenty kingdoms - is saved they, the Eagle and the Nightingale, will have become if not quite lovers then far more than friends.
416 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 1995
About the author
Mercedes Lackey
474 books9,172 followersMercedes entered this world on June 24, 1950, in Chicago, had a normal childhood and graduated from Purdue University in 1972. During the late 70's she worked as an artist's model and then went into the computer programming field, ending up with American Airlines in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In addition to her fantasy writing, she has written lyrics for and recorded nearly fifty songs for Firebird Arts & Music, a small recording company specializing in science fiction folk music.
"I'm a storyteller; that's what I see as 'my job'. My stories come out of my characters; how those characters would react to the given situation. Maybe that's why I get letters from readers as young as thirteen and as old as sixty-odd. One of the reasons I write song lyrics is because I see songs as a kind of 'story pill' -- they reduce a story to the barest essentials or encapsulate a particular crucial moment in time. I frequently will write a lyric when I am attempting to get to the heart of a crucial scene; I find that when I have done so, the scene has become absolutely clear in my mind, and I can write exactly what I wanted to say. Another reason is because of the kind of novels I am writing: that is, fantasy, set in an other-world semi-medieval atmosphere. Music is very important to medieval peoples; bards are the chief newsbringers. When I write the 'folk music' of these peoples, I am enriching my whole world, whether I actually use the song in the text or not.
"I began writing out of boredom; I continue out of addiction. I can't 'not' write, and as a result I have no social life! I began writing fantasy because I love it, but I try to construct my fantasy worlds with all the care of a 'high-tech' science fiction writer. I apply the principle of TANSTAAFL ['There ain't no such thing as free lunch', credited to Robert Heinlein) to magic, for instance; in my worlds, magic is paid for, and the cost to the magician is frequently a high one. I try to keep my world as solid and real as possible; people deal with stubborn pumps, bugs in the porridge, and love-lives that refuse to become untangled, right along with invading armies and evil magicians. And I try to make all of my characters, even the 'evil magicians,' something more than flat stereotypes. Even evil magicians get up in the night and look for cookies, sometimes.
"I suppose that in everything I write I try to expound the creed I gave my character Diana Tregarde in Burning Water:
"There's no such thing as 'one, true way'; the only answers worth having are the ones you find for yourself; leave the world better than you found it. Love, freedom, and the chance to do some good -- they're the things worth living and dying for, and if you aren't willing to die for the things worth living for, you might as well turn in your membership in the human race."
Also writes as Misty Lackey
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"I'm a storyteller; that's what I see as 'my job'. My stories come out of my characters; how those characters would react to the given situation. Maybe that's why I get letters from readers as young as thirteen and as old as sixty-odd. One of the reasons I write song lyrics is because I see songs as a kind of 'story pill' -- they reduce a story to the barest essentials or encapsulate a particular crucial moment in time. I frequently will write a lyric when I am attempting to get to the heart of a crucial scene; I find that when I have done so, the scene has become absolutely clear in my mind, and I can write exactly what I wanted to say. Another reason is because of the kind of novels I am writing: that is, fantasy, set in an other-world semi-medieval atmosphere. Music is very important to medieval peoples; bards are the chief newsbringers. When I write the 'folk music' of these peoples, I am enriching my whole world, whether I actually use the song in the text or not.
"I began writing out of boredom; I continue out of addiction. I can't 'not' write, and as a result I have no social life! I began writing fantasy because I love it, but I try to construct my fantasy worlds with all the care of a 'high-tech' science fiction writer. I apply the principle of TANSTAAFL ['There ain't no such thing as free lunch', credited to Robert Heinlein) to magic, for instance; in my worlds, magic is paid for, and the cost to the magician is frequently a high one. I try to keep my world as solid and real as possible; people deal with stubborn pumps, bugs in the porridge, and love-lives that refuse to become untangled, right along with invading armies and evil magicians. And I try to make all of my characters, even the 'evil magicians,' something more than flat stereotypes. Even evil magicians get up in the night and look for cookies, sometimes.
"I suppose that in everything I write I try to expound the creed I gave my character Diana Tregarde in Burning Water:
"There's no such thing as 'one, true way'; the only answers worth having are the ones you find for yourself; leave the world better than you found it. Love, freedom, and the chance to do some good -- they're the things worth living and dying for, and if you aren't willing to die for the things worth living for, you might as well turn in your membership in the human race."
Also writes as Misty Lackey
Author's website
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December 1, 2021
Mercedes Lackey knows what's up. This book was written in the nineties and it has a fantasy setting, but boy did she nail the political zeitgeist of the 2020s.
February 21, 2016
This book, the third in the Bardic Voices series, is probably my favorite of the three I’ve read so far. I’m still partial to Rune from the first book, but I liked the characters in this book a lot and I also enjoyed the story. The story is a bit generic, but it’s told well and it held my attention. It was also a really quick read.
Throughout this series we’ve seen that conditions in the land are deteriorating. This is because the High King, who used to be a very good king, seems to have lost interest in doing his job. He’s become petulant and he refuses to take responsibility for the things he should be doing. Our main female character, Nightingale, reluctantly goes to the city where the king lives to try to learn what’s happening. While there, she unexpectedly meets up with an old friend and they work together to achieve their common goal.
One thing I really enjoyed about this book was that we were able to learn a lot more about the non-human characters. This book also had a bit more of a mystery to it, which helped hold my interest. The previous two books had simple, straight-forward stories. There wasn’t anything complicated about this story either, but it did at least give me more to think about as I speculated about who was responsible for some of the things that happened in the book.
Mercedes Lackey’s writing tends to be pretty black-and-white from what I’ve seen so far. People are either good or evil with very little ambiguity or middle ground. However, there’s one big shade of gray in this series and that’s the bardic magic. The characters who can use it talk now and then about what constitutes unethical use of their magic, and they talk as if they’re determined not to cross that line. Yet I often feel uncomfortable with the way they use it, and they do cross the line that I would have drawn. I’m not sure if this is Lackey’s attempt to add shades of gray into her writing, or if we’re supposed to see all of their choices as ethical because our wonderful main characters are good people who are working toward good causes.
I’m enjoying the series, and I plan to start reading the fourth and final book before the end of the night, but I am glad the series is almost at an end. I’m getting ready for a change of pace.
Throughout this series we’ve seen that conditions in the land are deteriorating. This is because the High King, who used to be a very good king, seems to have lost interest in doing his job. He’s become petulant and he refuses to take responsibility for the things he should be doing. Our main female character, Nightingale, reluctantly goes to the city where the king lives to try to learn what’s happening. While there, she unexpectedly meets up with an old friend and they work together to achieve their common goal.
One thing I really enjoyed about this book was that we were able to learn a lot more about the non-human characters. This book also had a bit more of a mystery to it, which helped hold my interest. The previous two books had simple, straight-forward stories. There wasn’t anything complicated about this story either, but it did at least give me more to think about as I speculated about who was responsible for some of the things that happened in the book.
Mercedes Lackey’s writing tends to be pretty black-and-white from what I’ve seen so far. People are either good or evil with very little ambiguity or middle ground. However, there’s one big shade of gray in this series and that’s the bardic magic. The characters who can use it talk now and then about what constitutes unethical use of their magic, and they talk as if they’re determined not to cross that line. Yet I often feel uncomfortable with the way they use it, and they do cross the line that I would have drawn. I’m not sure if this is Lackey’s attempt to add shades of gray into her writing, or if we’re supposed to see all of their choices as ethical because our wonderful main characters are good people who are working toward good causes.
I’m enjoying the series, and I plan to start reading the fourth and final book before the end of the night, but I am glad the series is almost at an end. I’m getting ready for a change of pace.
August 26, 2020
A very enjoyable read. While the book previous, and second in the series—The Robin and the Kestrel—may have disappointed a bit, The Eagle and the Nightingales heartily did not. It included a better cast of characters, with a good balance between those we've seen before and those new. The story takes place in Lyonarie, and being the largest city and capital of the Twenty Kingdoms, the plot is able to take place in a wider breadth of locations. While the first book of Bardic Voices remains my favorite, The Eagle and the Nightingales matched it in richness, and is sure to bring enjoyment for any fan of the series.
January 31, 2013
A re-read. I remember liking this less than I liked the first book in the series, but less than I liked the second. Upon re-read ... it is even less subtle than David Weber when it comes to dealing with ethical themes, and without the occasional humorous moments that you find in Weber to break things up. And there is one thing that's makes me cringe a little. This wasn't a big deal before I knew about the whole furry/anthro thing, but ... come on. The love interest is
August 25, 2018
This book stars the gypsy free bard Nightingale, who we met briefly in the previous books. She is requested by several people, including an elf lord, to go to Lyonarie and find out why the High King isn't doing his job. There is unrest all over the country. She gets a job singing at the Freehold owned by a Deliambren, and begins to collect information. While there, she meets T'fyrr, a birdman with whom she once sang (in one of the previous books.) He is there with Harperus, also a Deliambren, and has become the king's singer. They gradually realize that the king is under the control of his council who encourage him to "delegate" most of the work and just enjoy himself. As things escalate, it becomes obvious that there is a traitor in the court - possibly even in the king's Council. Nightingale and her friends are in danger, and she has to resort to asking help of the elves to protect herself. When T'fyrr is injured, she heals him and finds herself bonded to him. A great read (I powered through it in less than a day), although it is probably not the best one of the Bardic Voices series. This was a re-read, but it has been so long since I read it that I had forgotten a lot of the details - so I couldn't put it down until I finished it.
March 12, 2021
4- 4 1/2 Stars ✨
This is the 3rd of 4 in the Bardic Voices Series.
Book 3: The ending of this book, like book 2, is very much like the end of a fairy tale...... This book could easily be enjoyed by precocious tweens and YA. I shall save them for my grandchildren, although they will occupy a shelf for at lease a decade. They are well worth saving fo them. As a reference, I am a huge fan of the Harry Potter Series. This is more mystic but in a similar vein and enjoyment. Definitely not Anne McCaffrey, but recommended for adults as well as YA readers. I thoroughly enjoyed it myself.
On to book #4 Four and Twenty Blackbirds.
{From my review of Book 1: Although I’ve had Mercedes Lackey on my radar for decades, this is my first time reading her. I was hoping for something very much like Anne McCaffrey’s Dragonriders of Pern series which is my very favorite off-world saga. The draw of a society with a bard class is something I can never pass up. I enjoy Ms. Lackey’s writing style. The story line and characters are very appealing. I was impressed enough to order the rest of this series even before I finished this book.}
This is the 3rd of 4 in the Bardic Voices Series.
Book 3: The ending of this book, like book 2, is very much like the end of a fairy tale...... This book could easily be enjoyed by precocious tweens and YA. I shall save them for my grandchildren, although they will occupy a shelf for at lease a decade. They are well worth saving fo them. As a reference, I am a huge fan of the Harry Potter Series. This is more mystic but in a similar vein and enjoyment. Definitely not Anne McCaffrey, but recommended for adults as well as YA readers. I thoroughly enjoyed it myself.
On to book #4 Four and Twenty Blackbirds.
{From my review of Book 1: Although I’ve had Mercedes Lackey on my radar for decades, this is my first time reading her. I was hoping for something very much like Anne McCaffrey’s Dragonriders of Pern series which is my very favorite off-world saga. The draw of a society with a bard class is something I can never pass up. I enjoy Ms. Lackey’s writing style. The story line and characters are very appealing. I was impressed enough to order the rest of this series even before I finished this book.}
June 15, 2022
The Eagle & the Nightingales (Bardic Voices, #3)
by Mercedes Lackey
This is a beautiful story of love and acceptance of others no mater the differences. Mercedes Lackey looks into the problems with fear, miss understanding, and manipulation because of religion, and political goals. Nightingale is a wonderful bardic musician that not only knows many people of many types and ideology, her love of music transcends all the differences. She was given a mission to find out what was happening with the High King. Sent by friends, acquaintances, and powerful groups of her world. She struggles with wanting to help, but not be involved, she could not promise any of those who asked her. She finds that others have been sent on her same mission, some did not fair well with the investigation.
The voice of the reader add to the beautiful content of the book, showing the nature of the beauty of acceptance and music.
by Mercedes Lackey
This is a beautiful story of love and acceptance of others no mater the differences. Mercedes Lackey looks into the problems with fear, miss understanding, and manipulation because of religion, and political goals. Nightingale is a wonderful bardic musician that not only knows many people of many types and ideology, her love of music transcends all the differences. She was given a mission to find out what was happening with the High King. Sent by friends, acquaintances, and powerful groups of her world. She struggles with wanting to help, but not be involved, she could not promise any of those who asked her. She finds that others have been sent on her same mission, some did not fair well with the investigation.
The voice of the reader add to the beautiful content of the book, showing the nature of the beauty of acceptance and music.
December 2, 2024
This just doesn't compel my attention in the way that many of the Valdemar series books by this author do.
There are stretches of what amount to parades of horribles intended to raise the stakes for the protagonist. The protagonist doesn't seem to have much agency through much of the novel. The villains are rather faceless and seem to have no real personalities. And the ending seems forced and abrupt.
That said, there are some hints of a much more interesting world and story here, but those are frustratingly just hints. And there's no indication of a path to showing us that world and story.
I generally like Lackey's work quite a bit, but this book just isn't up to her usual standard.
There are stretches of what amount to parades of horribles intended to raise the stakes for the protagonist. The protagonist doesn't seem to have much agency through much of the novel. The villains are rather faceless and seem to have no real personalities. And the ending seems forced and abrupt.
That said, there are some hints of a much more interesting world and story here, but those are frustratingly just hints. And there's no indication of a path to showing us that world and story.
I generally like Lackey's work quite a bit, but this book just isn't up to her usual standard.
February 27, 2021
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this, even though I discovered that this Bardic series was all jumbled up on my bookshelves - my daughter always seems to enjoy poking at my OCD, bless her! Lol
But, having finally got that sorted, I decided just to keep reading this one - well, only because I couldn't put it down! Lol
Now that I've finished it, though, I'm going back to the first book in the series: The Lark and the Wren - and I'm looking forward to reading about all the things referred to in this book!
I do hope its as convincing as this one, as Misty has, once again, drawn me totally in with her world-building abilities 😊
But, having finally got that sorted, I decided just to keep reading this one - well, only because I couldn't put it down! Lol
Now that I've finished it, though, I'm going back to the first book in the series: The Lark and the Wren - and I'm looking forward to reading about all the things referred to in this book!
I do hope its as convincing as this one, as Misty has, once again, drawn me totally in with her world-building abilities 😊
March 6, 2023
Nightingale is searching for a place to layover for the winter when she gets asked 3 times to head for the capitol of the 20 kingdoms. For a gypsy 3 times is a omen, as she doesn't promise any of them that she will do as they have asked. She only says if her feet and donkey lead her in that direction, then maybe she'll do what they asked.
At the same time another of her friends head to the capitol to try to get the king of the 20 kingdoms to start acting like a king again. But the kestrel who was chosen is fighting his own Demons over the killing of a man who had helped when he was tortured.
Can the two of them end up joining forces and do what nobody thinks is possible.
At the same time another of her friends head to the capitol to try to get the king of the 20 kingdoms to start acting like a king again. But the kestrel who was chosen is fighting his own Demons over the killing of a man who had helped when he was tortured.
Can the two of them end up joining forces and do what nobody thinks is possible.
December 31, 2017
I bought a hardcover copy of this book back then it was first published. While I enjoyed the series of the three, this was not my favorite. I liked the characters and I enjoyed the story. I don't think I was pulled into the story like I was with the previous two books. If you are wondering if you should read this book and have read the previous two, than yes. This book concludes the story line from the first two books and should be read if you enjoyed the previous books in the series. Overall I loved the series but only liked this book.
September 1, 2017
I enjoyed the idea of the power of music to influence thoughts and emotions. I was not quite comfortable with the sexual connection between a human and an overgrown bird. However, the characters were well developed, so one could sympathize with them , whether human or not.
June 13, 2022
The High King is shirking his responsibilities, and the bard Nightingale is sent to find out why. The plot and characters are good but not good enough to stand out from other fiction. The writing gets long-winded sometimes in its descriptions of what people are thinking about.
August 18, 2022
The only saving grace of this book is it was written in 2001, hopefully the author has grown since then and I will now be double checking the publication dates of the ‘new’ digitally books my library gets
July 31, 2024
This one featured good, gentle and very talented hero and heroine. There were some mysteries to be solved in addition to the recurring themes of the series (discrimination, politics). The ending was rather abrupt though.
January 13, 2018
surprisingly relevant. Good story
August 6, 2018
My personal favorite of the Bardic Voices
February 17, 2020
My favorite individual book of all time.
August 16, 2020
Someone is trying to manipulate the High King. Can that person be found and stopped?
April 21, 2023
More introspection than story in this one, couldn't lose myself in it as I could books 1& 2 of Bardic Voices
September 18, 2023
The characters were wonderful. The plot was good, but the writing was not as well done as her later books.
July 5, 2024
Another excellent story from Mercedes Lackey. Very intriguing and convoluted, and highly enjoyable.
July 3, 2015
I originally reviewed this book on my blog - The Cosy Dragon. For more recent reviews by me, please hop over there.
Nightingale has travelled on her own for a long time. Now she has been set by three people to do a seemingly impossible task - work out what is wrong with the High King of the Twenty Kingdoms. Settling herself in at Freehold with the non-humans, she discovers a plot that runs deeper than they ever imagined.
I have no idea why the title of this book is 'the Nightingales'. There is only one Nightingale, although she does go by a number of other names. I love Nightingale, and have almost as much empathy for T'fyrr. Nightingale has things that she is a afraid of, but for love, she is willingto work around them.
The reason that I love this book so much is that it combines a kingdom under threat with music and beautiful costumes. A strong female heroine doesn't hurt either. I love the idea that music can be magic, and I only wish I had as much talent.
This book is decidedly plot driven, but that's not a bad thing. Just as you feel like things are being settled in, they change! The ending is thrilling really - the first time I read it I was too hooked to let go. Even on this millionth rereading, I still couldn't put it down.
This is a book in the Free Bards world, and there are a number of other books that you could read in this series about the Free Bards. I don't feel that you need to read them in order, although it may be more interesting to do so. It references other books, but doesn't give too much away.
You will find this book very hard to purchase! I personally got my rather battered copy from ebay - it was listed as being in good condition, but certainly wasn't, which was disappointing. I am yet to find a nice copy, but I have hopes that this series will be republished.
I'd recommend this book for adults and teenagers. Although there are some adult themes, it is all very subtle and enjoyable. The hints about rape and sex are not explicit, and although torture is never nice to talk about, it's not badly done in this book.
Nightingale has travelled on her own for a long time. Now she has been set by three people to do a seemingly impossible task - work out what is wrong with the High King of the Twenty Kingdoms. Settling herself in at Freehold with the non-humans, she discovers a plot that runs deeper than they ever imagined.
I have no idea why the title of this book is 'the Nightingales'. There is only one Nightingale, although she does go by a number of other names. I love Nightingale, and have almost as much empathy for T'fyrr. Nightingale has things that she is a afraid of, but for love, she is willingto work around them.
The reason that I love this book so much is that it combines a kingdom under threat with music and beautiful costumes. A strong female heroine doesn't hurt either. I love the idea that music can be magic, and I only wish I had as much talent.
This book is decidedly plot driven, but that's not a bad thing. Just as you feel like things are being settled in, they change! The ending is thrilling really - the first time I read it I was too hooked to let go. Even on this millionth rereading, I still couldn't put it down.
This is a book in the Free Bards world, and there are a number of other books that you could read in this series about the Free Bards. I don't feel that you need to read them in order, although it may be more interesting to do so. It references other books, but doesn't give too much away.
You will find this book very hard to purchase! I personally got my rather battered copy from ebay - it was listed as being in good condition, but certainly wasn't, which was disappointing. I am yet to find a nice copy, but I have hopes that this series will be republished.
I'd recommend this book for adults and teenagers. Although there are some adult themes, it is all very subtle and enjoyable. The hints about rape and sex are not explicit, and although torture is never nice to talk about, it's not badly done in this book.
October 4, 2010
I'll admit that I have not read the series in quite a few years, but that being said, I have read the series quite a few times.
Though the first and last are definitely me preferred in the series, I have been at odds as to which one was better of the two. The Eagle & the Nightingales though has really stuck with me, I love the characters and the developing relationship between them. This particular relationship brings into question the interracial, and some what inter species question, though I think it is more interracial in this instance. The situation itself lends towards a very dynamic plot line which I really enjoyed.
Though the first and last are definitely me preferred in the series, I have been at odds as to which one was better of the two. The Eagle & the Nightingales though has really stuck with me, I love the characters and the developing relationship between them. This particular relationship brings into question the interracial, and some what inter species question, though I think it is more interracial in this instance. The situation itself lends towards a very dynamic plot line which I really enjoyed.
January 27, 2020
This is my favorite book in Mercedes Lackey's Bardic Voices Series. The characters have personality and are very compelling. The addition of a significant non-human character adds some spice to the storyline. Of all the stories in the series, this is the one that comes the closest to being an actual romance story. The interspecies relationship is well done, with careful attention to details. This, more than any other book in the series, gives us a glimpse of the daily lives of ordinary people in this 'Verse.
May 7, 2017
The Nightingale is a Gypsy musician, a wanderer who loathes cities and dealing with authority. That makes this tale even more entertaining, as she is forced to all of these (in a way that leaves the reader wondering if magic was involved). The Nightingale interacts with various people in her role as an entertainer, while spying for diverse groups who all have the goal of locating the cause of the troubles in their lands. Interwoven into all is a cautionary tale of limiting groups or peoples based on characteristics or appearances. A good tale and a smooth read.
April 14, 2010
I actually love this series because none of the books are like the others. The only thing that they all have in common is the organization called the Free Bards, who stand for being able to play all over the world without having to be part of the very controlled bardic organization.
This series I loved so much more because it dealt more with the non-human characters (or rather, half-human) which is just so fascinating! Lackey really writes her characters in so vividly, that they make the story come alive!
This series I loved so much more because it dealt more with the non-human characters (or rather, half-human) which is just so fascinating! Lackey really writes her characters in so vividly, that they make the story come alive!
October 1, 2010
I'd put this book in the Bardic Voices series on par with the first, which I've loved for many years, though it is different in many ways. For one thing, the heroines are very different, both both enjoyable to follow. The unconventional love story was very enjoyable to me, and we get to experience a different part of the world that Lackey has created in the Bardic Voices series. My favorite part was the setting, Freehold is such a fascinating place that I wish I could visit! Overall this is one of my go to re-reads for when I need a little familiarity.
August 1, 2012
Beautifully described classic fantasy, with a couple of twists. You have a mix of the usual races and some unusual ones - bird men for example. There is magic, technology and Bardic Magic which plays a major role in the story. The characters are well described, the plot makes sense, and even the villains have good reasons for their villainy.
But really, it's the lavish amounts of description which keeps me returning to this book. There are others in the series - the first is available through Baen Books free e-library, think it's called the Lark and the Wren.
But really, it's the lavish amounts of description which keeps me returning to this book. There are others in the series - the first is available through Baen Books free e-library, think it's called the Lark and the Wren.
February 2, 2010
This is, in my opinion, the best of the Bardic Voices books that I've read. The central couple, while not a "normal" couple, are very interesting, perhaps because of that difference. Some of the events in the first 2 books are explained in this one.
I still have the 4th book to read, so I might change the "best" to that one, but this one I enjoyed so much that I'm finding that hard to believe.
I still have the 4th book to read, so I might change the "best" to that one, but this one I enjoyed so much that I'm finding that hard to believe.
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