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Synopsis
The national bestselling saga from the stunning imagination of Robert Silverberg continues in the first new hardcover Majipoor novel in nearly a decade. As a prequel to Silverberg's earlier Majipoor novels. Sorcerers of Majipoor provides a deep, dark vision for the background of the conflict inLord Valentine's Castle and Valentine Pontifex. Treachery and wizardry run rampant under the reign of the mighty Pontifex, as both the rightful and the unworthy heirs to the throne anxiously await his demise. Korsibar, son of the current Coronal, plots with his twin sister and ambitious companions to seize the power of the Coronal when his father ascends to the throne of the Pontifex. But the burdens of the crown and scepter exact a higher price than Korsibar is prepared to pay. His rival fights to take his appointed place as keeper of his beloved Majipoor... and to restore order to the utter chaos that has befallen their world. "Silverberg has created a big planet, chock-a-block with life and potential...." -- The Washington Post
Is Lord Valentine's Castle appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This epic fantasy features political intrigue, magical treachery, and power struggles with moderate violence typical of palace coups. Some romantic elements are present but not explicit.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include amnesia, political violence, and deception (see the full list above).
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Who'll love this
Teens who love sprawling fantasy worlds and political chess games will enjoy following a hero who must reclaim his stolen throne.