The Magician's Apprentice

In der Vorgeschichte zur Black Magician Trilogie lernt Tessia von ihrem Vater die Kunst des Heilens - obgleich ihre Mutter sie lieber verheiratet sähe. Als sie im Anwesen des Magiers Lord Dakon einen Patienten behandelt, wird sie von einem Gast bedrängt - einem Zauberer, den sie instinktiv mit Magie bekämpft. So wird sie zum Lehrling des Lord Dakon und begreift die große Verantwortung, die mit ihrer Gabe einhergeht - denn die gegenwärtigen Ereignisse werden noch Jahrhunderte nachwirken ...

In the remote village of Mandryn, Tessia serves as assistant to her father, the village Healer - much to the frustration of her mother, who would rather she found a husband. But her life is about to take a very unexpected turn.When treating a patient at the residence of the local magician, Lord Dakon, Tessia is forced to fight off the advances of a visiting Sachakan mage - and instinctively uses magic. She now finds herself facing an entirely different future as Lord Dakon's apprentice. But along with the excitement and privilege, Tessia is about to discover that her magical gifts bring with them a great deal of responsibility. Events are brewing that will lead nations into war, rival magicians into conflict, and spark an act of sorcery so brutal that its effects will be felt for centuries . .