#hardcover,#epicfantasy,#grief,#monarchy,#fantasy,#family,#adventure,#1999 A woman at a church I no longer attend gave this to me as a birthday present. I was never really interested in it, and I get the feeling she wasn't either since tthis was a gift to her from someone else. Book is in solid condition aside from the edges of the dust jacket being a bit frayed and bent. Features penceil written dedication inside.