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Dragonsbane (Winterlands, No. 1)
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A very nice traditional fantasy story that deliberately throws over a handful of clichés - for instance, our heroes are middle-aged lovers, prosaically named John and Jenny, and the dragon slayer is wry and academic rather than imposing and martial.
More typical is Gareth, the indignant court messenger who comes seeking a hero out of a ballad and finds a man as much involved with pig farming as lording. Also, the beautiful yet evil witch who has enthralled the king is a predictable villain. But I liked the characters very much - especially Jenny, who is torn between her magic and her humanity. There is terrific chemistry between her and John.
More typical is Gareth, the indignant court messenger who comes seeking a hero out of a ballad and finds a man as much involved with pig farming as lording. Also, the beautiful yet evil witch who has enthralled the king is a predictable villain. But I liked the characters very much - especially Jenny, who is torn between her magic and her humanity. There is terrific chemistry between her and John.
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