{"product_id":"magician","title":"Magician","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet in the richly imagined world of Midkemia, \u003cem\u003eMagician\u003c\/em\u003e by Raymond E. Feist opens in the tranquil western province of the Kingdom of the Isles. Here, a young orphan kitchen boy named Pug comes under the tutelage of the enigmatic magician Kulgan. This seemingly ordinary beginning marks the onset of an extraordinary journey, an adventure that will traverse lifetimes and worlds, and transform the fate of an entire realm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe story unfolds as Pug's world is irrevocably altered by the discovery of a foreign shipwreck on the shores beneath Crydee Castle, a harbinger of the turmoil and destruction that looms on the horizon. War has cast its dark shadow over the Kingdom of the Isles, reshaping lives and scattering friends across vast and unknown territories. Amidst this chaos, Pug aspires to train as a warrior alongside his foster-brother, longing to defend their duke and homeland. However, destiny has a different path in mind for him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePug's journey from orphaned kitchen boy to aspirant magician is fraught with unexpected challenges and momentous revelations. Guided by forces beyond his comprehension, Pug embarks on a path that will see him rise to claim his true calling as a master magician, wielding powers that could alter the course of history. His quest for mastery will involve profound sacrifices, astonishing encounters, and the unveiling of secrets that lie at the heart of Midkemia's very existence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMagician\u003c\/em\u003e masterfully blends high fantasy, intricate world-building, and vivid character development. Feist's compelling narrative transports readers to a realm where magic is real, legends come alive, and the battle between good and evil unfolds in spectacular fashion. This is where Pug’s story begins – a tale of courage, destiny, and ultimate transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoin Pug as he steps onto a path woven with destiny, where he will discover his true potential and embrace the mantle of a hero in the making. Dive into \u003cem\u003eMagician\u003c\/em\u003e, the first book in Raymond E. Feist's acclaimed Riftwar Saga, and experience the start of an unforgettable adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45686184509676,"sku":"9780007466863","price":21.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780007466863_1a74891b-0c72-4061-950c-237b07aa8e98.jpg?v=1757635576","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/products\/magician","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}