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Synopsis
Viviane, a beautiful Celtic princess, unwittingly unravels the spell that binds the spirit of the evil Idoc within a circle of tall stones. Once released, the sorcerer-priest uses his powers to deliver vengeance upon those responsible for his original enslavement - including the Princess Viviane. With Idoc in possession of the body of Prince Caradawc, her betrothed, Viviane can no longer judge safely between friend and foe, between this life and previous incarnations. Yet to rescue Caradawc from his nightmare, she must risk everything to reach the dreaded dark tower where Idoc waits. And, to ensure victory over evil, she must seek out Lucifer's Emerald.She journeys through dreams and nightmare, beauty and horror, good and evil to save her lover and destroy the sorcerer-priest.This is a quest for spiritual grace which is beautifully depicted and includes all the timeless ingredients of legend.
Is The Tower and the Emerald appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A spiritual fantasy quest featuring possession, sorcery, and a protagonist journeying through nightmarish realms. Contains moderate supernatural violence and psychological horror elements but no sexual content or strong language.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include possession, mental manipulation, and body horror.
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Who'll love this
Teens will be drawn to Viviane's epic quest to save her possessed lover and defeat an ancient evil sorcerer through magical realms.