A Man of His Word Series by Dave Duncan

4.07 · 103 ratings
  • Magic Casement (A Man of His Word #1)
    #1

    Magic Casement (A Man of His Word #1)

    Dave Duncan

    Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars
    · 27 ratings · published 1990

    MAN OF HIS WORD A princess and a stableboy? It sounds like the worst sort of hackneyed formula romance. Think again, for "A Man of His Word" may well be the most original fantasy you ever read. The magic is unique and applied in unexpected ways, some of which the late Lester del Rey admitted he had not met in fifty years as writer and editor. The world itself is unique - there are no humans in Pandemia, only imps, elves, gnomes, jotnar, and many more, all of whom you will recognize as "human... more

  • A Man of His Word (A Man of His Word #1–4 omnibus)
    #1–4 omnibus

    A Man of His Word (A Man of His Word #1–4 omnibus)

    Dave Duncan

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings · published 2017

    A young couple battles forces determined to keep them apart in this high fantasy series by “one of the leading masters of epic fantasy” (Publishers Weekly).   These four fantasy novels of love and adventure follow the exploits of childhood friends Inos and Rap as their feelings are tested by the direst of circumstances. But while abduction, magic, and imprisonment conspire to separate them, the two remain steadfast in their determination to be together... more

  • Faery Lands Forlorn (A Man of His Word #2)
    #2

    Faery Lands Forlorn (A Man of His Word #2)

    Dave Duncan

    Rated: 3.98 of 5 stars
    · 23 ratings · published 1991

    Inos, the late king's daughter, had been kidnapped through the magic casement even as the Impish legions overrunning her tiny kingdom were storming the castle tower. Now she was a prisoner in a desert land ruled by a dockside whore with a talent for magic and a passion for politics.She little dreamed that the loyal stableboy Rap had jumped through the casement after her... more

  • Perilous Seas (A Man of His Word #3)
    #3

    Perilous Seas (A Man of His Word #3)

    Dave Duncan

    Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars
    · 24 ratings · published 1991

    Queen Inos was badly shaken. Rap - loyal, trustworthy Rap - had appeared to her, obviously from beyond the grave. His insubstantial image, the echo of his voice...She stiffened her resolve. She would serve her people, whatever the cost. Rap would have wanted her to.But Rap was alive, armed with a magic word and unwavering resolve to find his beloved Inos and give her whatever help a galley slave could give a queen... more

  • Emperor and Clown (A Man of His Word #4)
    #4

    Emperor and Clown (A Man of His Word #4)

    Dave Duncan

    Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars
    · 23 ratings · published 1991

    A princess and a stableboy? It sounds like the worst sort of hackneyed formula romance. Think again, for "A Man of His Word" may well be the most original fantasy you ever read. The magic is unique and applied in unexpected ways, some of which the late Lester del Rey admitted he had not met in fifty years as writer and editor. The world itself is unique--there are no humans in Pandemia, only imps, elves, gnomes, jotnar, and many more, all of whom you will recognize as "human"... more

Find similar series to A Man of His Word  ❯