Silverthorn
Raymond E. Feist's Silverthorn (1985) is an epic fantasy and stage-magic fiction novel. It deals with Jimmy the Hand and magicians.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.0 out of 5 from 28 ratings, and 44 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 23 editions across 6 languages.
It runs to roughly 407 pages — 7–8 hours of reading at an average pace.
About Silverthorn
A poisoned bolt has struck down the Princess Anita on the day of her wedding to Prince Arutha of Krondor. To save his beloved, Arutha sets out in search of the mytics herb called Silverthorn that only grows in the dark and forbidding land of the Spellweavers. Accompanied by a mercenary, a minstrel, and a clever young thief, he wil confront an ancient evil and do battle with the dark powers that threaten the enchanted realm of Midkemia.
Awards & lists
- ✦Locus Awards 1986 — Best Fantasy Novel (nominee)
Quick answers
Who wrote Silverthorn?
Silverthorn was written by Raymond E. Feist and first published in 1985.
What genre is Silverthorn?
It is usually shelved as Epic Fantasy and Magicians & Illusionists.
How long is Silverthorn?
The median edition has 407 pages, about 7–8 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to Silverthorn?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Wise Man’s Fear, The Name of the Wind and The Eye of the World.
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