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Aurian (Artefacts of Power) (Hardcover)

by Maggie Furey (Author)
4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (52 customer reviews)

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  • Hardcover: 624 pages
  • Publisher: Legend; New edition edition (5 Dec 1996)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 009918902X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0099189022
  • Product Dimensions: 23.8 x 15.4 x 5.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (52 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 2,091,597 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Once there were four magical weapons, fashioned to be used only by the Magefolk, but their history has been lost, together with the artefacts themselves, in the Cataclysm which wrought changes on land and water alike. Now Aurian, child of renegade Mages, joins the Academy to train as a full Mage.

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Praise for Maggie Furey

‘Rich, colourful and infinitely enchanting … I loved it!’ DAVID GEMMELL

‘Truly compelling’ SFX

‘A true classic. It has the potential to stand with the best’ LOCUS

‘Pure magic … a classic tale of epic fantasy’ TODAY

By Maggie Furey

The Artefacts of Power
AURIAN
HARP OF WINDS
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DHAIMMARA

The Shadowleague
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SPIRIT OF THE STONE --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Shallow but enjoyable, 4 Nov 2006
By Sarah Kay (UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Aurian (Artefacts of Power) (Paperback)
This is a difficult book to review. I could spend ages listing all the things wrong with it(cheesy writing, predictability, horribly obvious baddies with names like 'Blacktalon'), but for all that it was good fun, and I will be buying the next one in the series.

Aurian is an absolutely typical fantasy novel, full of fearless females and power-hungry maniacs; the fantasy equivalent of Mills and Boon. Don't read it expecting Lord of the Rings, and you should be ok.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Love, friendship, grief, magic., 7 Oct 2002
By Stephanie Noverraz "crooty" (Lausanne, Switzerland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Aurian (Artefacts of Power) (Paperback)
This is the first book in the Artefacts of Power tetralogy (followed by Harp of Winds, The Sword of Flame and Dhiammara).

Aurian is a red-haired young girl, daughter of the Magefolk, who lives with her mother Eilin in the crater left by the magical accident that killed her father. Upon hearing of the catastrophe, Forral, a skilled Mortal swordsman, friend of Aurian's late father, comes to offer his help. Although most unwelcome by Eilin at first, he'll take care of Aurian's education and physical training as she grows up. It won't take the little girl very long to fall in love with the man.

But soon it's time for Aurian to move to the city of Nexis and its Academy, to be trained among the Mages. Only then does she realize the social chasm and power struggle that exist between the Mage and Mortal casts.

Anvar is a slave boy working in the kitchens. Being regularly beaten by his master, he escapes one day from the Academy, and stumbles upon Aurian. Being of a gentle nature, she decided to takes him under her wing, as her personal servant.

For Miathan the Archmage, this is going to far, for he wants Aurian for himself. Before long, his jealousy and thirst for power will lead to a terrible confrontation, releasing deadly wraiths, unleashing Hell. Aurian has no choice but to sail away. But in the magical storm created by Eliseth the Weather-Mage, she stands no chance and she soon finds herself stranded on the shores of the beautiful yet hostile Southern Kingdoms, where she'll rediscover the history of the only weapons that can defeat Miathan: the Artefacts of Power.

Aurian is a wonderful fantasy, packed with action and unexpected turns. The world created by Maggie Furrey is enchanting and mysterious, her characters endearing and real. And even though Aurian's capricious and impulsive temper sometimes had the tendency to get on my nerves, I grew very fond of Anvar and I'm looking forward to seeing their friendship evolve and the story unravel.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic, 21 April 2001
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This review is from: Aurian (Artefacts of Power) (Paperback)
Why has it taken me so long to find this author! A superb fantasy, rich in characters, ideas and texture - a must for anyone liking this genre.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A must-read
Normally I have always dimissed fantasy books, until this book. I picked Aurian and Harp of Winds in my local libary for 20p each and left them on the self. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars A BRILLIENT advertisement for legend fiction.
This is one of the first legend novels I have read and it was a brilliant advertisement. Normally I would dismiss a book like this but I bought it cheaply and it was one of the... Read more
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1.0 out of 5 stars A very sad story.
I enjoy fantasy, and I am forgiving when it comes to cliché's (otherwise it would be difficult to enjoy a genre so full of them! Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars The best book ever
This was a great read and I couldn't put it down. Refreshingly unpredictable, original ideas and emotionally gripping. Read more
Published on 26 Sep 2002 by its3da

4.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful romance and exciting fantasy adventure.
After finishing this book I had withdrawal syptoms!
I find it hard to compare to any other fantasy novels I have read, it belies the gritty realism and accuracy which made The... Read more
Published on 22 Aug 2002 by Chris Aylward

5.0 out of 5 stars I felt lost when the book ended.
I dare anyone to read this book and not feel moved in anyway. I felt I knew all the charaters as though they were my best friends. Read more
Published on 22 Jul 2002 by Donna J Devine

1.0 out of 5 stars This self centred piece of dross did not deserve publication
Maggie Furey's Aurian is one of the reasons why fantasy fiction so frequently gets an undeservedly bad name. Read more
Published on 22 Oct 2001 by jonrosenberg2

4.0 out of 5 stars The perfect blend of magic and reality
Maggie Furey creates an indepth fantasy world, with as much detail and wonders as anyone could hope for. Read more
Published on 14 Jun 2001 by perunu@aol.com

5.0 out of 5 stars So good ,I called my daughter AURIAN !
I read this book 2 weeks before my baby was due,so impressed was I by the feisty lady called AURIAN,that I could thing of nothing better to call my baby girl. Read more
Published on 13 April 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars a stunning fantasy book!
A wonderfully written story, I was enthralled from start to finish and have to read the following books. Read more
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