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  • The High Lord

  • The Black Magician Trilogy, Book 3
  • By: Trudi Canavan
  • Narrated by: Richard Aspel
  • Length: 21 hrs and 25 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (692 ratings)

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The High Lord

By: Trudi Canavan
Narrated by: Richard Aspel
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Summary

Life should have been easier for Sonea, now that Regin ignored her and the rest of the novices treated her with wary respect, but she cannot forget what she witnessed in Akkarin's underground room, or his warning that Kyralia's ancient enemy is watching the Guild closely. The last few years have been good for Cery. He has a respected position among the Thieves, and connections in high and low places. When an exotic stranger offers to help him with a secret task, Cery knows he should refuse, but life would be boring without the occasional risk...

As Akkarin reveals more, Sonea does not know what to believe or what she fears most - that the truth is as terrifying as he claims or that he is trying to make her his accomplice in black magic.

©2004 Trudi Canavan (P)2009 Bolinda Publishing

Critic reviews

"A wonderfully and meticulously detailed world, and an edge-of-the-seat plot, this book is a must for lovers of good fantasy." (Jennifer Fallon)

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Amazing conclusion to a wonderful series

As usual Trudi Canavan has penned another cracker. The whole series has been phenomenal and this final book was the cherry atop the cake

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Fantastic final book in the series

I love this book so much I’ve listened to it many times. Great narration great story and fantastic ending!

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An Epic Conclusion

Well, here is the much anticipated conclusion to Trudi Canavan's excellent Black Magician Trilogy and what a delight it is to be able to hear it unabridged! This book more than lives up to the promises set by the first two. Questions are answered, though nothing is as it seems. This is the most powerful of the trilogy and my personal favourite. I defy anyone not to be in tears at the end. I was sad to reach the end and I think the only solution is to start all over again! I believe the author is not done with these characters, so I'm eagerly awaiting the next instalment of their adventures.

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Always loved

I’ve been reading and listening to this series since I was 13 - I will always love it.... Sone of Richard Aspels voices are rather annoying though- I prefer the narrator of the abridged versions. However the story and characters are worth it!

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my favourite book. 10/10 would recommend!

I love this book. I cry everyone at the end. re-read atleast 10 times. I love it!

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Fantastic trilogy

Great end to the first 3 part saga of Sonea's story - do not think i could have listened to it being read by anyone else.

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The best book in the trilogy

Having been slightly bored by the first book (nothing particularly new, plot thin and predictable, writing nothing special), I have to admit that I loved this last book in the series, and was left feeling quite bereft, with a real sense of loss at the end (I had to revert to Sookie Stackhouse for some light relief!).

Why did I push on with the trilogy having been disappointed by the first book ? Simple: I had stupidly already purchased and downloaded the entire trilogy - have to say that I'm glad I did.

It certainly doesn't rate amongst my best listens (the narration is ok, but only "ok"), but it gathers momentum in this last book, and whilst clearly aimed at the younger market, surprisingly I enjoyed it, and I don't regret the credits spent.

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A good read

If a little long winded in places. Places where I thought this may be the last I read of the series. I will go on the next. Enjoy

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I love this book I just wanted it to carry on

My imagination run wild I wanted to be in the castle with everybody felt like car with fair

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A struggle

One of my all time favourite trilogies, but very sadly wasn't a big fan of the narrator. if you enjoy the sound of mouth noises and stuffy noses, then you won't mind it. But, at times it was infuriatingly distracting.

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