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The Scarlet Fig

by Avram Davidson
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The Last Manuscript of a Master
It began with an accident, as if Fate had a plan for Vergil Magus . . .
After his trials in the Very Rich City of Averno but before his crowning achievement of a certain magic mirror, the great sorcerer and alchemist finds himself on a journey nothing short of epic. Sure he is slated for death in Rome, Vergil seeks safety in the far reaches of the Empire—and finds a world teeming with wonders and magical oddities.
The "unhistoric" sea adventure is a deft mix of fantastic fact and fable, showcasing the author's keen attention to the often forgotten connections between them.
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Series: Prologue Fantasy Publisher: Adams Media

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  • ISBN: 9781440552762
  • File size: 2796 KB
  • Release date: August 1, 2012

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  • ISBN: 9781440552762
  • File size: 2796 KB
  • Release date: August 1, 2012

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subjects

Fantasy Fiction Historical Fiction

Languages

English

The Last Manuscript of a Master
It began with an accident, as if Fate had a plan for Vergil Magus . . .
After his trials in the Very Rich City of Averno but before his crowning achievement of a certain magic mirror, the great sorcerer and alchemist finds himself on a journey nothing short of epic. Sure he is slated for death in Rome, Vergil seeks safety in the far reaches of the Empire—and finds a world teeming with wonders and magical oddities.
The "unhistoric" sea adventure is a deft mix of fantastic fact and fable, showcasing the author's keen attention to the often forgotten connections between them.
Expand title description text
Fantasy Fiction Historical Fiction
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