The Ruby Knight

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By David Eddings

Series: The Elenium Trilogy

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The Ruby Knight by David Eddings weaves a captivating tale within the realm of Sci-Fi & Fantasy. The story follows Sir Sparhawk, a knight of noble standing, as he embarks on a perilous quest to find a mystical jewel that holds the power to save the life of the young queen, Ehlana. The narrative unfolds with intricate political manoeuvring, magical encounters, and a host of intriguing characters, all set against an epic backdrop of adventure and intrigue.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you are drawn to epic quests and richly developed fantasy worlds. The narrative weaves a tale of adventure with a cast of engaging characters, combining elements of magic, mystery, and a classic battle between good and evil. Fans of character-driven stories with intricate plots will find this an exciting addition to their fantasy collection.

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Book two of the classic ELENIUM trilogy. The quest for the jewel of life continues.

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Book two of the classic ELENIUM trilogy. The quest for the jewel of life continues.

Time is running out for the poisoned Queen Ehlana. If she is to be saved, Sparhawk must find the only cure – a powerful artefact called the Bhelliom – before it’s too late.

But finding the rose-shaped sapphire is no simple task. No one has set eyes upon it since it was lost in the heat of a legendary battle.

To make matters worse, Sparhawk and his allies are not the only party questing to find the jewel.

Series: The Elenium Trilogy

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The Diamond Throne

Book One of the classic ELENIUM series introducing the Pandion Knight Sparhawk. After a long exile, Pandion Knight Sparhawk returns to his native land to find his young queen grievously ill. Ehlana has been poisoned and will die unless a cure can be found within a year. The life force of twelve of her sworn knights is all that sustains...

By David Eddings

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The Ruby Knight

Book two of the classic ELENIUM trilogy. The quest for the jewel of life continues. Time is running out for the poisoned Queen Ehlana. If she is to be saved, Sparhawk must find the only cure – a powerful artefact called the Bhelliom – before it’s too late. But finding the rose-shaped sapphire is no simple task. No one has...

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The Sapphire Rose

Book Three of the ELENIUM is fantasy on a truly epic scale, in which the Pandion Knight Sparhawk must finally use the power of the jewel. Sparhawk and his allies have recovered the magical sapphire Bhelliom, giving them the power to wake and cure Queen Ehlana. But while they were away, an unholy alliance was brokered between their enemies that...

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Ruby Knight by David Eddings is highly praised for its engaging modern fantasy narrative, with many considering Eddings among the best in the genre. The character Sparhawk receives accolades as an exceptionally well-developed hero in contemporary fantasy literature.

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ISBN: 9780007578986

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 March 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperVoyager

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 310g

Pages: 448

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About the Author

David Eddings was born in Washington State in 1931 and grew up near Seattle. He graduated from the University of Washington and went on to serve in the US Army. Subsequently, he worked as a buyer for the Boeing Aircraft Company and taught college-level English. His career as a fantasy writer, with his wife Leigh, has been spectacular.

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