Emperor And Clown
Books in A Man Of His Word Series (6)
Other books by Duncan, Dave

Man Of His Word
A beloved fantasy series by all who've read it, though few modern fantasy readers have read it. This is probably one of the best hidden epic fantasy gems out there... Read more
Faery Lands Forlorn
The author of Magic Casement returns to the fantastical world of Pandemia: “The series bears resemblance to Robin Hobb’s Farseer Trilogy†(Fantasy Book Review). When Queen Inos was abducted through... Read more
Perilous Seas
Meredith's under attack. Meredith has fallen in love with the Captain, but their relationship is threatened by her aunt's probable disapproval of their age difference and Meredith's fear of sexual... Read more
Emperor And Clown
The saga of Inos and Rap comes to its thrilling conclusion in the final Man of His Word novel from "one of the leading masters of epic fantasy" (Publishers Weekly).... Read more
A Tale Of The King's Blades
Duncan’s managed to make this list with 3 series. King’s Blades are some sword-heavy fantasy for those who like fantasy full of swashbuckling, politics, and raw action. This is not... Read more
Lord Of The Fire Lands
From the author who brought you "The gilded chain" comes a sword-and-sorcery novel in which a young man sets out to avenge his family. He is Wasp, a swordsman with... Read more
Sky Of Swords
The mightiest swordsmen in the relm, are bound by magic to defend their noble wards...to the death. The King's Blades The unloved child of the unscrupulous King Ambrose,Princess Malinda learned... Read more
Paragon Lost
Many legends have emerged from the shadows of Ironhall, yet surely none can surpass the greatness and glory predestined for Sir Beaumont—possessor of the purest and strongest of hearts, and... Read more
Impossible Odds
A harrowing and heart-wrenching memoir of humanitarian aid worker Buchanan's kidnapping by Somali land pirates, her three months in captivity, her rescue by the Navy SEALs, and her husband's extraordinary... Read more
The Jaguar Knights
Faery Lands Forlorn
Rap is determined to overcome the demons and evil magic of Faerie to rescue his beloved Queen Inos, kidnapped and held captive in a faraway desert land. Read more
Perilous Seas (dave Duncan)
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... Read more
Emperor And Clown
The loyal stableboy Rap had fought through hell and high water to rescue Inos, his queen. But once he did, he found that she had already married the accursed Sultan... Read more
The Reluctant Swordsman
A young man is transformed into a barbarian fighter in this adventure from "one of the leading masters of epic fantasy" (Publishers Weekly). Wallie Smith can feel the pain. He... Read more
The Coming Of Wisdom
The Goddess had rescued Wallie Smith from certain death, endowed him with a magnificent new body, and gifted him with the legendary Sapphire Sword of Chioxin. She asked only one... Read more
The Destiny Of The Sword
When the Goddess transfers the mind of dying Wallie Smith into the body of the barbarian swordsman Shonsu and gives him the magical Saphire Sword of Chioxin, he must battle... Read more
The Seventh Sword
Generally regarded, along with A Man of His Word, as Duncan’s best work. This is some of the best sword and sorcery fantasy you’ll read, period.The premise is that a... Read more
Lord Of The Fire Lands
The Seventh Sword
In the 80s, a variety of subgenres, new directions and styles evolved. Some were gritty and mentally taxing – requiring some emotional work on the reader's part. Luckily, Dave Duncan... Read more
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