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Synopsis
Hundreds of cycles have passed in Girdlegard since Tungdil Goldhand vanished. The dwarf Goïmron works as a gem carver in the city of Mallenias Watch. He is particularly fascinated by the old times, the great times of the five dwarf tribes, and so spends his spare time searching the markets for records and artefacts for clues about their proud history. And then Goïmron comes across an extraordinary book. The wealth of detail it contains leaves no doubt that the book must have been written by the heroic Tungdil Goldhand himself. But, impossibly, the last entry seems to be recent. . . When Goïmron sets out in search of the legendary dwarf, he and his troop of companions soon find themselves in the middle of ancient intrigues and brutal power struggles between ruthless humans, mysterious albae - and dragons. Once again, the land of Girdlegard needs the wisdom, humour, fighting spirit and stubbornness of the dwarves. Heroes old and new will accept the challenge . . . but will the dwarves rise again?
Is The Return of the Dwarves Book 1 appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
Adult fantasy with dwarven heroes facing brutal political conflicts, dragon encounters, and warfare. Expect strong combat violence and complex political intrigue, with humor and cultural depth woven throughout.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include violence, war, and political violence.
Who'll love this
Teens who love epic quests with dwarf heroes, ancient mysteries, and battles against dragons and dark forces will enjoy this adventure.