Sean Russell: The Isle Of Battle [2003] paperback

In THE ONE KINGDOM, a group of young traders embarked on a quest to make their fortune. Journeying along the River Wynnd with a cargo of ancient artefacts, they soon discovered the world to be a far more complex place than they could ever have imagined.

Alaan is trapped in the Stillwater – an eerie, fog-bound place hidden from the sun and shrouded in mystery. Tam and his friends must find him before it is too late. For Alaan is wounded and close to death, and his enemies, if they reach him first, will show no mercy.

Set in a world in which magic and political intrigue collide, with unforgettable characters and brilliant storytelling, THE SWANS’ WAR is a series destined to become a classic.

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