![]() ![]() The Redemption of Althalus is a standalone novel written by one of my favourite authors, David Eddings, and his wife, Leigh. ![]() Trigger Warnings: This book features animal death, murder, death, sexual harassment and war. From the blurb.Īd: Affiliate links: Book Depository | Wordery ![]() The existence of the worls hangs in the balance in this glorious epic fantasy. Althalus will have to teach her what she needs to know, whih is how to lie, cheat and steal - 'Whatever works,' Emerald reflects.Īlthalus is the first and foremost of a band of colourful helpers who will battle Daeva and his bizarre, deadly minions. The cat, whom Althalus calls Emerald, is in fact the god's sister, and she needs Althalus to prevent Daeva returning them all to primordial chaos. He's read the book and discovered that the evil god Daeva is trying to unmake the world. What he can't finds when he turns around is the door by which he entered.īy the time he sets out again, Althalus can read. There, in the same room as the book Ghend described, he finds a talking cat. Althalus sets off to the House at the End of the World where the book is kept. The Redemption of Althalus by David and Leigh Eddings Published: 2001 | Publisher: Voyager | Source: BoughtĪlthalus, burglar, armed robber, is paid to steal a book by a sinister stranger named Ghend. This post contains affiliate links, which means if you make a purchase through them, I'll receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. ![]()
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