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The sword of Shannara

by Terry Brooks

In this fantasy adventure, a young half-elf must unlock the secret of a fabled sword to aid in the defence of the Four Lands against the advancing forces of an evil Warlock Lord.

Accession 15486 ISBN 0708813445 Publisher Futura
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