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0671722077 Book Description When representatives of Alanda's Church seek to ferret out unauthorized magic and music, the Free Bards--those who will not or cannot join the priest-condoned Guild--fight back. Editorial Reviews From School Library Journal YA-No sooner had the Free Bards joined the Duke of Kingford's Company to escape the king's edict banning street performances than accidents began to happen. Spilled paint, forgotten lines, and actors tripping escalate to theft from the wardrobe mistress, life-threatening scenery crashes, and finally, the theater set ablaze during an opening performance. Magic, fantasy, romance, court intrigue, details of medieval life, and church politics are spiced with people who don't fit their stereotypes. A fast-paced romp. Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. From the Back Cover A strange pall has settled over Alanda. Everywhere representatives of the Church seek to ferret out unauthorized magic -- and music, because it is magic at its roots, has come under suspicion. And that which is suspect, if it cannot be crushed altogether, must be stripped of its mystery, made tame and answerable to the power of the priests. Throughout the lands the Free Bards, those who will not or cannot join the priest-condoned Guild, are being driven away. But all who are Free are free to choose: to flee or to fight. |
