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Great ending to a great series of books!!
Brittain brings Daimbert and his story line to an excellent conclusion!I first picked up A Bad Spell In Yurt and have been hooked on the Daimbert books ever since.Have read each a number of times.They all have fairly intriguing plots that keep you guessing.This finale is no exception! Tightly written and well thought out.I have read that Brittain is working on Yurt the next generation, and I can't wait until it is here!!!

Best Yet!
A very strong conclusion to the Daimbert series - in some ways this is the best yet from this fine fantasy writer.

Good but getting a little tired
Firstly it has a *dreadful* cover! Whatever were you thinking of, Mrs. B? The Baen ones conveyed the right atmosphere! General book manufacture is much better than the Baen ones, some of which fell apart as I read them.

The Yurt series is always readable. Daimbert and his friends (and enemies) are a cheerful lot, and their adventures are plotted without too much self-examination, which is very welcome. In this volume, Brittain reprises many of the locations from earlier books, as Daimbert travels around, finally wrapping up most of the loose ends from earlier series. Many characters make another appearance.

In Yurt-5 the series was showing signs of becoming tired - plot-material from earlier books was reworked, and although the result was readable enough, I felt doubts. The same problem affects this volume, but much more so. The final volume in many series tends to be a let-down, as the author simply ties up the knots. I fear the same has happened here, although it's quite readable. Various threads *have* been left open, and we can perhaps expect more books sometime.

Much as I would like to read more about Daimbert and Yurt, the author would be very well advised to give the series a rest. It's a pity that the Count Scar volume has not sold better, as I'd like a sequel to this.

I only wish it wasn't over!
I started this book Tuesday night and finished it Thursday. It was a well-crafted ending to a wonderful series.

I first picked up A Bad Spell in Yurt while visiting a sick relative. From page one I was hooked and devoured the entire series in less than a month. It was a great distraction from the constant trips to the hospital.

Daimbert is someone that anyone would be grateful to have as a friend. I appreciated the time taken with character development, that was careful not to show cariacatures of good and evil, but the complex gray areas we mere mortals dabble in as well.

This last book was highly entertaining and riveting. I am hoping the author will take pity on us all and continue the series through the following generation.

But, how can you possbly top a trip through Hell?

A Real Grand Finale for a Delightful Series!
I waited a LONG TIME for this book, and I have to say that it has lived up to my greatest hopes.It is the most satisfying book of the whole marvelous Yurt series.It tied up loose ends that I'd forgotten even existed, and I thoroughly enjoyed the reappearance of characters from earlier books.I also relished the outcome of the Daimbert/Elerius competition.Now, if C. Dale Brittain will only do a Yurt--The Next Generation, so I can see how Antonia turns out! ... Read more

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Never Take a Cellar for Granite
Having inadvertently restarted my acquaintance with C. Dale Brittain's tales of the wizard of Yurt with a late tale (Mage Quest), I decided to go back to the beginning and fill in the gaps.This book, 'A Bad Spell in Yurt,' is the first, and introduces us to Daimbert, a young mage who barely passed his exams out on his first job in the miniscule kingdom of Yurt.

Daimbert's nice enough, even if he has to die his hair grey to look authoritative, but his skills are meager.And Yurt for all its small size, has major problems.King Haimeric is under a curse and wasting away. Magical locks keep coming undone.The castle needs a phone system, and Daimbert cut that class in school.And, lest I forget, the previous royal magician is a very sour old man who has too many secrets.

Daimbert, for all his affection for his new kingdom, is up to his neck in trouble.His only salvation is an uneasy alliance with the castle priest.Both find they are in it for more than the bargained for as they discover that the problems they thought they had were a walk in the park when compared to the darker secrets lurking below.

For some reason the publisher has chosen to market these tales as humorous.While Brittain has a light touch, the real meat of her stories is quite serious.People die or come very close, unhappy secrets are discovered, and sometimes there is a serious lack of hope.This mix of styles is what makes these books more than a confection.Daimbert develops quite a bit in this book alone, and further volumes will see him become the kind of character one is always glad to meet again.

The Wizardry is Afoot
The Royal Wizard of Yurt series by C. Dale Brittain is an entertaining one.The first book is called A BAD SPELL IN YURT and stars the young wizard Daimbert.

Daimbert has just barely graduated from the wizard's school but he manages to find a post as royal wizard in the tiny kingdom of Yurt.In this world, only recently have wizards been taught in a school.Previously the apprentice program was the way to wizardly learning.Also strong in this world is the Christian church (although this is otherwise not really Earth).

In Yurt the young Daimbert (who is dyeing his beard grey) is commissioned to set up telephones and magic lights.But the real reason he was hired was not for minor luxuries, but because a spell is killing the king.Daimbert must analyze the spell, seek help from his predecessor, befriend the local chaplain and convince an evil demon to leave his world.

The story is paced like a mystery with the reader finding things out as Daimbert does and trying to solve the puzzles of the plot.Although many scenes are light-hearted, this is not a comedy series.t is, however, a very good read and I recommend it for fans of fantasies with a bit of mystery and magic.

"Spell" is anything but "Bad"
Humorous/light fantasy is a much-neglected subgenre, and talented writers in it are quite rare. ...I was delighted to find "Bad Spell in Yurt," a lovely book by a talented author.

Daimbert is not a particularly good wizard, but it doesn't matter so much because Yurt is not a very big kingdom (as he informs us on the first page). He answers an ad requesting a Royal Wizard in the kingdom of Yurt, where the old wizard has just retired. When Daimbert arrives, at first he thinks that the worst problem he'll have is having to perform magic that he doesn't know, due to his skipping classes. He meets the weakened King Haimeric, the amazingly holy chaplain, the young queen, the flirtatious youthful queen's aunt Lady Maria, the king's sullen-looking nephew Dominic, and various other characters. On the surface, all seems fine, except for Daimbert's problems installing telephones.

However, something is rotten in the state of Yurt. Daimbert finds that he is not the only source of magic in the castle -- someone or something is causing the king to grow weaker and weaker. When he asks the old Royal Wizard about the problems, the only thing the old man will say is that no one can go into the north tower. Daimbert must unravel the mystery, and find who is responsible for all these problems. But can a class-skipping young wizard face evil and win? Hopefully!

C. Dale Brittain adds a little spice and flavor to the usual wizards and medieval settings. There are no strained attempts to make this tale ultra-different, but rather Brittain simply lets it flow. We have kings, wizards, demons, courtiers, and political plotting. Yet the plotline never becomes bogged down or too serious.

Humor in this book is never blatant or overdone, eliciting chuckles rather than belly laughs. I loved Daimbert dyeing his beard gray and buying the threadbare red-and-black top, writhing when the constable announced that they wouldn't expect telephone magic for at least a few weeks, and noting that his "Christmas suit" is ruined after slaying a dragon. It's wry and understated, but very realistic. Readers could definitely imagine someone thinking this way.

Daimbert is a delightful character. He's not flawless, or even very skilled, but his brainpower and niceness overcome the fact that he's not too good at wizardry. The supporting characters are a little less defined, but all are great, especially aging (sometimes NON-aging) ingenue Lady Maria, the solemn chaplain (who is as likeable as Daimbert in a very different way), and the ex-Royal Wizard, who is the sort of crotchety, capable wizard that everyone likes.

Descriptions are pretty good, evocative when describing action but never overdone. The dialogue is also realistic; too many fantasy books take themselves too seriously, resulting in silly melodramatic language, but this book is full of characters who talk like real people. The conversation with the demon is especially well-done, as is Daimbert's debate with the chaplain.

... Fans of Discworld ...should check out the adventures of Daimbert.

Thoroughly enjoyable light fantasy
This book is not as lighthearted as the title might indicate, but it stillhas a great deal of charm. It is a light, engaging read, but there isnothing light about the subject matter. Kudos to Brittain for being able topull it off! The depth of the characters and view really surprised me--very rarely are fantasy books, especially light fantasy books, written like"real life," where sometimes there ARE no easy answers orready-made villains. The characters are very real people, and theirrelationships and reactions to each other are complicated and not alwayseasy to define (just like real life). I don't want to scare anyone off bythis "heavy" review because it's not a "heavy" book atall. I found "A Bad Spell in Yurt" to be an excellent lightfantasy that can be appreciated on a deeper level (if one is so inclined).It is worth noting that my twelve-year-old brother liked it as much as Idid, in his case without doing all the complicated analysis.

Good fantasy, and an easy read.
A wizard who manages to graduate from Wizard's School gets a job in a small kingdom far from the city.It looks like a good job, but when he gets there the first thing he is asked to do, he hasn't a clue of how todo.He learns as he goes and finds that he can do what is asked of him. He goes so far as to invent "new" magic because he didn't listenas well as he should have in his classes.As a teacher, I find that kindof sad, but kind of hopeful in that those students who have potential canovercome their lack of interest in education and find that theirinstructors do know what they are talking about.I have all the books inthe series and look forward to finding the time to read more of them.Somany books and so little time, if it catches and holds my interest, it hasto be a good one. ... Read more

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Daughter of Magic: The next generation of problems for the wizard of yurt
Story:
Daimbert the royal wizard of yurt just wants to bring his young daughter (who everybody thinks is his niece) for a visit to the kingdom of yurt to show her what dear ole dad does for a living.... and find a way to tell her and everybody else that she is actually his daughter, since the rules of wizardy and social class forbid a wizard from ever marrying, much less having a daughter.He thinks everything should be simple, but as he has found througout his career anything he gets involved in rarely stays that way. Pretty soon he has a princess in exile staying at the castle (with a rather large and paranoid automan protecting her), a wave of undead warriors attacking him, a strange man performing mircales in a nearby city and the sneaking suspicion that a long ago foe has returned to fufill his promise of revenge. To top it all off The king wants to marry the kitchen girl, two princess from a neighboring kingdom want to be a priest and a knight, and his daugher wants to grow up to be a wizard. Is it any wonder that he can't figure out which conspiracy is out to get him?
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I like these book and the only reason I'm not giving it a five is 1. Its a series and eventually unless the publisher or the author see the light they tend to run out of steam. and 2. This paticular series I know is a good series, but it is also one of those that I tend to rember the story less than I rember what antics the characters are up to. This doesn't mean it's one gag after another it's just the book gets serious for awhile with Daimberts conspiracy theories and then (usually) the comedy turns back on when he invebitaly finds out how wrong he was and tries to make up for it. But it is a good read and hopefully the next book, which is apparently the last, will tie up this great series with a memorable finale that will leave readers laughing long after the have read it. As another review pointed out it really is necessary to read the proceeding books as the story does reference the previous books rather heavily in some places. I would recommend this to anyone who likes light fantasy with a comdey bent thrown in.
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Heiress Apparent
You will recall from The Witch and the Cathedral that Daimbert has finally found love and has now entered the blessed state of fatherhood.While frustrated because Theodora won't marry him because she fears it will cost Daimbert his job, our wizard adores his daughter and brings the talented five-year-old to Castle Yurt for some quality time.Daughter of a witch and a wizard, Antonia is full of surprises and Daimbert is sometimes at his wits end coping a child who is showing promise of being even more powerful than he is.

Daimbert is distracted from his parental duties when he is called on by his friend the Bishop to investigate a miracle worker and Castle Yurt is attacked by an army of the undead.While Daimbert saves the day, it quickly becomes clear that someone would like to see the wizard dead in some unpleasant fashion.Daimbert has to discover who his opponent is and deal with a daughter who may turn someone into a frog at any time.You will recall that it was frogs that caused Daimbert's greatest embarrassment in school.

As usual, Brittain lays a great deal of comedy over a story that is serious at its heart.Several of the characters, Daimbert included, dream to be able to step out of the social boxes of Brittain's medieval world.Women want to be warriors and priests, a little girl wants to be a wizard, Daimbert wants to be happily married, and the King of Yurt dreams of true love.Something stands in the path of each character that they must overcome.So despite all the monsters and magic and demons Daughter of Magic is really about people trying to be true to themselves.

Charmingly written as usual, it's a shame that this series will end shortly.Antonia deserves a series all on her own.You probably will want to begin with an earlier volume, but this book stands well on its own.Much recommended.

An excellent continuation of one of my favorite series
What can I say. If you havent read the others, find them and read them first. This series is fairly involved and to appreciate this book, you must first read the others. By all means do so if you enjoy a thoroughly goodromp through a well beloved cast of believable characters you will come toknow, and thrill to their exploits. Personally I have them all andcan while away many hours rereading and revisiting old friends.

If you like fantasy, you'll like this book.
Once again the wizard has to deal with many things. As soon as he has oneproblem solved, up comes another. Can't wait to get the others in the set.Have read two of his books (not in order) and loved them both. I am more ofa space fiction reader than a fantasy fan. These books have made me look toother fantasy books for my reading fulfillment. (Now if I could onlyspell.)

As a fantasy fiction , this author is very good.
I really enjoyed reading "Daughter of Magid". Its one of thoses that you can't put down intill you have read it all, from front to back.It's well written, the story line is concise and the book doesn't have any pauses that makes you wish to be somewhere else.I will enjoy reading the other books by C. Dale Brittain ... Read more

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a fun read
This one moves at a slower pace than others in the series, but it is still a fun read with lots of laughs.

The With and the Cathedral
It is a wonderful book, it has humor, romance, action etc. It is in the line of all the other Yurt novels.
It's worth every penny.

It's A Bird, It's A Plane, IT's a Really Ugly Demon
It's going to be a tough time for Daimbert the Royal Wizard.The King of Yurt has passed away and Daimbert has dreams of finally getting a chance with the queen now that Prince Paul was approaching his majority.Unfortunately, life rarely fulfills our dreams.When Daimbert returns from a teaching stint at the wizards college he discovers that the woman he has loved in silence for years has up and decided to marry someone else.

On top of that, unpleasant magical things are happening in the cathedral city of Caelrhon.Daimbert's old friend, Joachim, now Dean of the Cathedral, asks the wizard to look around.From fairy lights to flying demons, there is trouble about, and it doesn't help matters that the old Bishop is weakening and may soon have to be replaced.And, wonder of wonders, a pretty young witch sets her sights on Daimbert just when he is sorely in need of a diversion.

The wizard finds himself in the middle of complex events, secret plots and dangerous efforts to disturb the balance of the various powers.Now not just Yurt, but the kingdoms around it face great danger.

I've often warned that for all the surface humor, Brittain's books can be very serious.While there is darkness at the core of this tail it is fairly light fair, with Daimbert making something of a fool of himself over not one, but two women.It's something of a test for him since neither the Queen or the witch behave in what he thinks should be a predictable manner.

This fifth in the Yurt series is well written as usual with an interesting plot that promises to return in later episodes.We have reached the point where the reader is better off starting earlier in the series than hoping to get everything that is going on in the present volume.Since they are all enjoyable books that shouldn't be seen as a chore.

A Pleasant Read
The Witch & The Cathedreal, following the tradition of Brittain's Yurt series, is an enjoyable reading experience.It is light hearted and good for a chuckle.Beyond that, it intorduces a new chapter in the main character's love life.The tangled events leading up to his new love interest, and their connection together, porvide decent suspense and keep you turning the pages.If you're looking for deep and life-altering reading, than this is not the book for you.If you want something enjoyable to pass the time--you've found your book. ... Read more

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A fine read
I loved the same author's Yurt series, and hated her 'Voihma'.This one is more serious than the Yurt books, but basically of the same stamp.The world is different - instead of early medieval, this is late-medieval, and based in a warmer latitude.The characters are well-realised, and the story carries you along.Recommended.

Fantasy Grounded in History
Another fine work by a too-little-known author.Her fantasy world, like the real Middle Ages, has real religious passions.The growth and struggles of her characters are all the deeper in this context.

A Most Satisfying Book
The publisher's blurb almost put me off, but since I dote on the Yurt series, I decided to trust that I'd like this book by C. Dale Brittain--and with its first sentence, I knew I was going to enjoy it.Despite my complete lack of interest in the Middle Ages and the intrigues of that time, I thoroughly enjoyed the book.I marvel at Brittain's ability to create so many characters I like!What a satisfying book!If only the next in the series were available now!I look forward to other books by the Brittain/Bouchard team and just wish I didn't have to wait for them.

A fun and exciting blend of fantasy and mystery
Fantasy author C. Dale Brittain brought us the thoroughly enjoyable "Wizard of Yurt" series.In Count Scar, her newest novel, she joins with Robert Bouchard to weave a tale of magic, faith, and mystery in the barony of Pyrefixade.Memorable characters, exciting action, humor, and the trademark Brittain mystery plot make this a great novel for all fantasy fans and indeed, anyone who enjoys good fiction. Brittain and Bouchard kept me guessing throughout the entire book.If you're looking for a fun, enjoyable story with a touch of the "whodunit", I wholeheartedly recommend "Count Scar". ... Read more

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Sacred Stubbed Toe
This is the second book in C. Dale Brittain's Daimbert series.These are stories about a young wizard out on his first job - royal wizard of the tiny kingdom of Yurt.Daimbert has recovered from his first adventure, banishing a demon that was haunting the castle and temporarily dying in the process.Joachim the royal priest, who has now become an unlikely friend, rescued him.In the very medieval world of these tales wizards and churchmen generally don't mix, but age and education have drawn them together.

When King Haimeric decides to take a vacation, he leaves his nephew in charge, with Daimbert to aid him.Now Joachim is called on to help resolve the problem of the Sacred Toe, a saint's relic that the spirit of the saint, ever cranky, seems to want moved elsewhere.At the same time Daimbert is called on to investigate a sudden plague of horned and fanged rabbits.The two join together to investigate their problems, and thereby hangs a tale.

Daimbert's quest becomes complicated when he discovers that the rabbits are magical constructs and there is even something worse haunting the woods.Other distractions come in the form of a novice wizard whom the duchess has added to her staff and an extremely attractive wood nymph with an affection for wizards.Joachim's problems are almost as bad.The saint is indeed cranky, the current hermit is confused, and strangers are setting up a souvenir stand at the site of the Holy Toe.Now priests from a church in the city are on their way to claim the Toe, and, in case I forgot to mention it, priests and wood nymphs do not generally get along.

This is a complex story with interwoven layers of deception.While the tone is light, there is no question but that some of the issues addressed are serious.Everything from an old wizard's fear of dying to a noble's mid-life crisis shows that Brittain has a knack for character development and a willingness to avoid the usual themes of grand heroes and damsels in distress.This series is unique in its mix of stylings, and worth looking up.

As good as the "Bad Spell"
C. Dale Brittain is one of the more underrated fantasy writers, who manages to blend straight fantasy with a sense of comedy and wryness. The first book in the Daimbert series, "Bad Spell in Yurt," introduced readers to the inexperienced wizard Daimbert; this book picks up where the last left off.

King Haimeric of Yurt is going away for a while, leaving his blunt nephew Dominic and royal wizard Daimbert in charge of the kingdom in his absence. But Daimbert soon finds that things in Yurt aren't as peaceful as they appear: Enormous savage horned rabbits are running loose. Saint Eusebius the Cranky, at the Shrine of the Holy Toe, has been appearing in dreams to different priests and hermits, with conflicting wishes. The wood nymph who lives near the shrine has to be moved, except she doesn't want to be. The strong-willed Duchess Diana has apparently fallen in love with her new huntsman, Nimrod -- and Dominic wants to marry her instead. And a twitty but well-meaning young wizard named Evrard is tagging along with Daimbert.

But solving each problem produces a new one. No sooner has Daimbert unraveled the mystery of the giant horned rabbits than he finds that a new one has cropped up. A mysterious zombielike monster is creeping around the countryside near the Shrine of the Holy Toe, and it's proving to be a much bigger problem than the horned rabbits ever were...

This book is as enthralling a mystery/fantasy as the previous one was, without repeating any plot elements. Brittain continues the good-natured jokes and occasional bursts of silly humor, such as the hunter called Nimrod or the horned rabbits. The whole idea of the Cranky Saint, the Shrine of the Sacred Toe, and his comical encounter with the dragon and subsequent sainthood was absolutely hilarious; Christians with a sense of humor may appreciate it. As for the plotting, it has actually improved: this book is more complicated and twisted, with a slightly tighter feel to it.

Characters return from the first book in the series, like the old wizard who served the king before Daimbert, and Joachim the saintly-but-not-annoying chaplain. There are some new ones, such as Evrard, a character who might be annoying if he weren't so earnest. The only character who fails to come alive is the wood nymph, who feels somewhat disconnected from the other plots. She did inspire some interesting theological discussions, of which there are more in this book than in "Bad Spell."

A delightful sequel in an all-too-short series. Read "Bad Spell," read "Wood Nymph," and then on to the next book...

Be Careful What You Wish For...
...You just might get it! Daimbert soon found this out. When the King of Yurt decided it was time for his family to go on vacation, he left Daimbert and Joachim, the chaplain, in charge, with his nephew on the throne as regent.As soon as the King left, problems started popping up left and right! One of the dukes is plagued with magical rabbits... with horns; the very cranky saint that resides at the shrine of the Holy Toe has appeared in several different visions, some stated his wishes to be moved from the shrine to a church in a different city, and others saying that he wants to stay at the shrine; the church decided they wanted the nymph that resides in the woods around the shrine of the Holy Toe to be moved elsewhere; a duchess is being courted by an apparently low-born stranger *and* the King's nephew; odd zombie-like creatures have been sighted; and to top it all off, Daimbert's predecessor seems to be growing more and more incompetent.While all these problems are very serious indeed, Brittain still manages to keep it light-hearted and fun. Also, he does a wonderful job of addressing how magic and religion interact.

A well done sequel, definately worth reading
Brittain brings back all of the original characters in a worthy sequel to "Bad Spell in Yurt".While the sequel a lot of fun to read, I thought it had a sharper edge to it's tone then the first book in theseries.I'd recommend this book to any fantasy reader-- if you've read thefirst book in the series then this is a definate "must read".

Kept me up several nights, few books have done that to me.
The wizard sure has his hands full. There was a good mix of fantasy andreal life conflicts between church and everyone else. There were very fewfar fetched ideas which made the reading enjoyable. It is worth the readingif you like fantacy. If your too hung up on the real world, by adictionary. ... Read more

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A Happy Balance
I don't know why C. Dale Brittain's work makes me nostalgic, since the wizard of Yurt series is a product of the past two decades, but there is something about her writing that reminds me of the great fantasy writers of eld.The books are finely grained, detailed with an imaginary pre-crusade Europe, dotted with little kingdoms like Yurt.It is a place where wizardry and the church exist in an uneasy peace.

Daimbert is the royal wizard of tiny Yurt, happily resigned to using his mediocre magical skills to serve the court of King Haimeric.Yurt isn't the kind of place where adventure lurks in every corner, and Daimbert is delighted to help it along.But something is rotten in the Holy Land.The queen's uncle has vanished on a pilgrimage and now Haimeric has resolved to go on a quest to find him.Soon the King, Daimbert, the castle priest Joachim, Dominic, Hugo, and Ascelin, three royal relatives, set out for the east on a pilgrimage, a quest for the missing friend and a deep blue rose.

As they ride over the European countryside the encounter brigands, wizards, and sorcerers (and plenty of nice people as well, but novels aren't made from 'nice').Expect quite a bit of adventure, a lot of character exposition, and the simple delights of a novel written by someone who thinks that, while hacking and slashing might have to happen, the real meat of a good novel is the way characters interact and experience their world.

It is a shame that these books have never enjoyed the kind of following that keeps them in print, because this kind of writing is very much a thing of the past.Nowadays we are either whisked through an all action adventure, or bogged down in a book that can take weeks to read.Daimbert and friends are thoughtful, interesting people on a quest that take takes a number of twists and turns as the hunt for purple roses and black pearls becomes more complex with each mile.

Daimbert's In Trouble Again!
When Daimbert took on the job as the royal wizard of Yurt, he thought the job would be a boring one. Every time Daimbert starts to wish something exciting would happen, he gets more than he bargained for.This time is no exception. The king of Yurt has gotten it into his head that he needs to go on a quest. He's heard rumors of a blue rose being raised in a far away land which is just what he needs to add to his rose garden.The king's nephew wants to find out why his father died. Joachim the priest wishes to make a pilgrimage to the holy land, and to his home.A prince of a nearby principality is seeking an ancient artifact said to have belonged to Solomon. On their journey, Daimbert and his friends run into treachery, intrigue, and powerful black magic, not to mention a huge green djinn. The plots in the book are wonderfully interwoven, and the whole book has a light-hearted, humorous feel to it.

One of the greatest books...
Dont go buy some boring old book that has no meaning and in the end makes you think twice about the next time you spend your hard earned money. In all, a great book, loaded with all kinds of suprises and just plainadictive. ... Read more