The Belgariad, Vol. 1: Pawn of Prophecy / Queen of Sorcery / Magician’s Gambit (The Belgariad, #1-3)
by David Eddings
The Belgariad, Vol. 1: Pawn of Prophecy / Queen of Sorcery / Magician's Gambit by David Eddings holds a highly rated rating of 4.27 out of 5, based on 13.2K reader ratings. First published in 1982. The book spans 644 pages.
About The Belgariad, Vol. 1: Pawn of Prophecy / Queen of Sorcery / Magician's Gambit
Millions of readers have discovered the magic of David Eddings' New York Times bestselling series The Belgariad. Now the first three books in this monumental epic appear in a single volume. Here, long-time fans can rediscover the wonder--and the uninitiated can embark upon a thrilling new journey of fantasy and adventure. It all begins with the theft of the Orb that for so long protected the West from an evil god. As long as the Orb was at Riva, the prophecy went, its people would be safe from this corrupting power. Garion, a simple farm boy, is familiar with the legend of the Orb, but skeptical in matters of magic. Until, through a twist of fate, he learns not only that the story of the Orb is true, but that he must set out on a quest of unparalleled magic and danger to help recover it. For Garion is a child of destiny, and fate itself is leading him far from his home, sweeping him irrevocably toward a distant tower--and a cataclysmic confrontation with a master of the darkest magic.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | David Eddings |
| Published | 1982 |
| Pages | 644 |
| Genres | Fantasy, Fiction, Young Adult, Science Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.27 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 13,215 |
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The Belgariad, Vol. 1: Pawn of Prophecy / Queen of Sorcery / Magician's Gambit is categorized as Fantasy, Fiction, Young Adult, Science Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
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The Belgariad, Vol. 1: Pawn of Prophecy / Queen of Sorcery / Magician's Gambit has 644 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
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The Belgariad, Vol. 1: Pawn of Prophecy / Queen of Sorcery / Magician's Gambit was written by David Eddings. It was first published in 1982.
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The ISBN-13 for The Belgariad, Vol. 1: Pawn of Prophecy / Queen of Sorcery / Magician's Gambit is 9780345456330.0.
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