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The First Confessor: The Legend of Magda Searus
AuthorTerry Goodkind
LanguageEnglish
SeriesThe Sword of Truth
GenreEpic fantasy
PublisherSelf-published / FINE Group
Publication date
July 2, 2012
Publication placeUnited States
Media typeLimited Print (hardcover), E-book
Pages481 [1]
ISBN978-0-615-65101-9

The First Confessor: The Legend of Magda Searus is Terry Goodkind's 15th novel. The book is set centuries prior to the main Sword of Truth series. It is the first book that is self-published by Terry Goodkind. Apart from 300 individually-numbered copies of a Limited Collector's Edition [3] it was originally exclusively available as E-book and Audiobook. As of July of 2015, it was published by TOR Fantasy in hardcover format, and is now available in stores.

Introduction

A short description of the book was released on the author's official website, which reads:[4]

"The First Confessor is the foundation of the Sword of Truth series. This is the beginning of the grand adventure."

Characters

  • Magda Searus, major character in The First Confessor, the first Confessor.
  • Merritt, major character in The First Confessor, the first Confessor's wizard.
  • Lothain, major character in The First Confessor, Head Prosecutor.
  • Barraccus, the late husband of Magda Searus. Former First Wizard.
  • Tilly: Servant of Magda Searus.
  • Isodore: Sorceress and spiritist.
  • Quinn: Wizard assigned to watch over the Sliph. Childhood friend of Magda Searus.
  • Alric Rahl: Leader of D'Hara.
  • Sadler: Council member in Aydindril.
  • Elder Cadell: Council member in Aydindril.
  • Guymer: Council member in Aydindril.
  • Councilman Weston: Council member in Aydindril.
  • Councilman Hambrook: Council member in Aydindril.
  • Sulachan: Emperor of the Old World and antagonist.
  • Naja Moon: A defected spiritist from the Old World.

References

  1. ^ Amazon.com - The First Confessor (The Legend of Magda Searus) (Kindle Edition). Retrieved January 16, 2013.
  2. ^ Terry Goodkind: The Official Website. Retrieved January 16, 2013.
  3. ^ Terry Goodkind: The Official Website - Limited Collector's Edition. Retrieved January 16, 2013.
  4. ^ Terry Goodkind: The Official Website. Retrieved January 16, 2013.
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