'Come, Belgarion, Child of Light. I await thee in the City of Night . . .'

A confrontation that has been prophesied for thousands of years is racing towards a conclusion. For as Garion comes into his heritage as the Rivan King, Overlord of the West, and takes up the Orb of Aldur to protect the land, Torak awakes and his evil hordes of Murgo soldiers and Grolim priests march in his name. While the princess Ce'Nedra mobilises the forces of the free lands to repel the invaders, Garion heads for his duel with Torak - a duel upon which the fate of the whole world depends...

The fifth - and concluding - title in the epic fantasy saga, THE BELGARIAD.

About the Author

David Eddings (1931-2009) published his first novel, High Hunt, in 1973, before turning to the field of fantasy with the Belgariad, soon followed by the Malloreon.

Born in Spokane, Washington, and raised in the Puget Sound area north of Seattle, he received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Reed College in Portland, Oregon, in 1954, and a master of arts degree from the University of Washington in 1961.

He served in the US Army, worked as a buyer for the Boeing Company, and was both a grocery clerk and a college English teacher. He lived in Nevada until his death, at the age of 77.

Reviews
A classic coming-of-age epic . . . The Belgariad will always have a place of honor on my bookshelves -- Christopher Paolini
Fabulous -- Anne McCaffrey
Fun, exciting, intriguing fantasy in which the characters are as important as the quest and magical elements . . . immerse yourself and enjoy! -- Darren Shan



Book Information
ISBN 9780552554800
Author David Eddings
Format Paperback
Page Count 448
Imprint Corgi Childrens
Publisher Penguin Random House Children's UK
Weight(grams) 309g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 28mm