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The story of Pern's greatest Harper.
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MasterSinger Merelan and Harper Petiron were a brilliant and devoted couple. Merelan was the most outstanding soprano ever heard on Pern, and was often the only one who could master Petiron's technically accomplished compositions. When, after a long and difficult birth, Robinton was born to them, it should have been the culmination of a unique partnership.
But Petiron, almost from the first day, had no time for his son, refusing to see the incredible talent the boy possessed, ignoring his achievements and maintaining a strict and disapproving vigilance over him at all times.
Carefully, secretly, the Harper Hall took over, training the greatest talent Pern had ever seen - a talent that was more than just musical, for Robinton was able to talk to the dragons of Pern.
As constant sadness beset his personal life, so a startling career sent him like a meteor through the Holds and Weyrs of Pern until, as MasterHarper, he became part of the great plan to rescue Lessa from the brutal rule of Holder Fax - Lessa, who was to be the saviour of the dragons of Pern.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
For readers familiar with the dragon series this novel written about the greatest Master Harper in Perns history is deffinately well worth the wait. Robinton, the Master Harper of Pern is undoubtedly many a readers favourite character from the whole series of Miss McCaffrey's Pern books and now here is a book that follows his life and and his love not only of music but of Pern itself. The story starts with the formative years of this musical genius and child prodigy where his father,Petiron, a master composer more involved with his composing than his son, ignores Robinton's amazing talent. His mother, Merelan, a master singer with the help of the other masters of Harper hall nuture and train Robinton who is destined to become the most loved man on the planet. The book continues through his training and follows the years his life before the fall of thread, when both harpers and dragonriders are scorned. His friendship with F'lon the father of F'lar and F'nor who knows thread will return and his life as Master Harper. To the confrontation of the tyrant Fax while the dragonriders are on search for Lessa. Facing many a wall to climb and river to cross trying to bring music and education to the people of Pern. This heart warming and touching book is one of the best of the series which as a whole a joy to read, with many little surprises along the way. I first read this back in 1998 when it was first published but time and time again I return to my old favourites, this being one of them. It was only recently I picked up this book again and experienced a truly magical adventure. Well done Miss McCaffrey and Thank You for many hours of enjoyment
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Anne McCaffrey was urged to revisit the story of one of her most popular characters, Masterharper Robinton, and I am glad she did. In doing so she has fleshed him out a bit and has made him even more lovable, as well as explaining other missing details of his era on Pern. The flavour of the book is very much in keeping with the rest of the Pern Series, and all Pern fans will relish this book, especially if like me they feel a particular pull towards the Harper Hall and all its characters. In my eyes the Pern Series will always be her best, and although a few of the books didn't quite come up to scratch for me, this one certainly did not disappoint!
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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This book is essential for all avid mccaffrey readers. It follows the life of the most well-loved character in the infamous "dragonriders of pern" series. A touching tale that includes some missed backgrounds, anda detailed insight into the man behind the masterharper. If you have, like me wondered what happened before "dragonflight" started, this is a must. It has a few jaw-dropping twists and suprises tht left me stunned. I think it is definately one of mccaffreys best. As soon as I had finished, I read it again. It had me enthralled for hours. Even if you are not an anne mccaffrey fan, I guaranty this will get you hooked
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Never let the facts get in the way of a good story
Firstly, let me say that I have enjoyed all the Pern books, at least up until Todd started joining in as writer. Read more
Published on 10 Aug 2009 by Carol Evelin
Masterharper - Completing the Pern Cycle
The Masterharper of Pern is Anne McCaffrey's 14th Pern novel/short story collection, acting both as a form of prequel to 1968's Dragonflight, and linking these loosely with her... Read more
Published on 26 Mar 2009 by J. Liston
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Published on 21 July 2004 by Jeanne Tassotto
Another great book in the Pern series
A book totally about Masterharper Robinton. Anne McCaffrey is possibly at her best depicting characters, and it shows in this book. Read more
Published on 25 Feb 2001 by A. Newton
A nice background story to the world of Pern
Masterharper of Pern is - no surprise - the story of Master Robinton, the Masterharper, one of the main characters of Anne McCaffreys Pern series. Read more
Published on 13 Feb 2001
Is it time to leave Pern?
I have read all the other books in the series, and this is the first time I have ever been disappointed. I found that there were omissions and errors that Ms. Read more
Published on 3 May 2000 by ruth_thorne@hotmail.com
The best Dragon book so far
Brilliant, Anne McCaffrey has astounded me, this book made me laugh and cry, if you only read one book this millenium make it this one!
Published on 29 Jan 2000
Extreemely touching
I have just finished this bood and found it to be very touching. I have read all the other books so know what high esteem Robinton is held in by all his friends so it was nice to... Read more
Published on 5 Jan 2000 by Dawn
Fantastically brilliant!!!!!!
Anne McCaffrey is truly a fantastic writer. I have read most of her books they are always just as refreshingly new and exciting as they were the first day I opened them. Read more
Published on 22 April 1999
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