The Frugal Wizard’s Handbook for Surviving Medieval England

Name: The Frugal Wizard’s Handbook for Surviving Medieval England
Brand: Orion Publishing Co
SKU: 9781399613415
Price: 37.99 NZD
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By Brandon Sanderson

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( 48,334 ratings, 6,368 reviews)

Summary

The Frugal Wizard’s Handbook for Surviving Medieval England by Brandon Sanderson is a fun and inventive story set in a world where travellers visit alternate realities. The protagonist finds himself in a version of medieval England armed with only modern knowledge and an unusual survival guide. The book blends humour and adventure as he navigates this anachronistic landscape.
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You might enjoy this book if you love inventive fantasy adventures with a touch of humour and clever twists. It offers a unique blend of time travel, survival tactics, and wit, making it perfect for readers who appreciate both medieval settings and imaginative sci-fi elements.

The Frugal Wizard’s Handbook for Surviving Medieval England

#1 New York Times Bestselling author Brandon Sanderson meshes Jason Bourne, epic fantasy, and time travel together in a standalone adventure where an amnesiac wizard's only hope of survival in medieval England lies in recovering his missing memories.

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#1 New York Times Bestselling author Brandon Sanderson combines the thrills of Jason Bourne, the grandeur of epic fantasy, and the intrigue of time travel in this spellbinding standalone adventure where an amnesiac's survival hinges on piecing together his fragmented past.

A man awakens in a clearing, bewildered and disoriented, with no memory of his identity, origins, or purpose. He quickly realises he is in medieval England, a time fraught with peril and primitive conditions. Yet, he is no ordinary man—he is a wizard from another era, and he is being pursued by a relentless group from his own time. Without his memories, he must navigate this foreign and hostile world, somehow forming alliances with the locals, who view him with a mix of suspicion and awe.

His only guide should have been a helpful resource: The Frugal Wizard's Handbook for Surviving Medieval England. Tragically, the handbook didn't survive the journey intact, exploding during transit and leaving him with only a handful of cryptic fragments. These scraps of knowledge are his lifeline, providing tantalising hints about his predicament. The question is, can he decode them in time to not only survive but to outwit his pursuers?

Praise for Brandon Sanderson

"Epic in every sense." -The Guardian on The Way of Kings

"Brandon Sanderson's reputation is finally as big as his novels." -The New York Times on Words of Radiance

"If you're a fan of fantasy and haven't read the Mistborn trilogy yet, you have no excuses." -Forbes on Mistborn

"A fresh view of how a world can grow, building new dimensions into the best of the old. Sanderson continues to show that he is one of the best authors in the genre." -Library Journal (starred review) on The Alloy of Law

"Sanderson's fresh ideas on the source and employment of magic are both arresting and original... Think brisk. Think fun. Enjoy." -Kirkus, on The Alloy of Law

"Mystery, magic, romance, political wrangling, religious conflict, fights for equality, sharp writing, and wonderful, robust characters... Sanderson is a writer to watch." -Publishers Weekly, starred review, on Elantris

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The Frugal Wizard’s Handbook for Surviving Medieval England by Brandon Sanderson has generally received positive reviews. Readers praised its imaginative blend of science fiction and fantasy elements, engaging plot, and Sanderson's trademark world-building skills. However, some felt that while the concept was intriguing, it didn't fully realise its potential compared to Sanderson's other works. Overall, it is appreciated for its creativity and entertaining narrative.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781399613415

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 July 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Gollancz

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 232.0mm

Weight: 460g

Pages: 384

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About the Author

Brandon Sanderson is a Number One New York Times bestseller, a Sunday Times bestseller, and a David Gemmell and Hugo Award winner, his novels have sold more than 40 million copies around the world. He is most famous for his epic fantasy series The Stormlight Archive and The Mistborn Saga; his work also includes the Skyward science fiction series, the Legion spy sequence, and The Reckoners superhero novels. In addition to creating his own landmark series, he was chosen by Robert Jordan's estate to complete The Wheel of Time , now an internationally successful series on Amazon Prime.