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Ace Books Paperback (Apr 1996) American Edition |
Philomel Books Hardcover (Mar 1995) American Edition |
From the back cover: Vicious Foxwolf, his mate Silvamord and their horde of grey rats are triumphant: they are approaching Southsward which they intend to invade and conquer. Mariel the mousemaid and her warrior companion Dandin are nearby, having left the safety of Redwall four seasons ago. When Foxwolf takes them prisoner, it is up to the legendary warrior Martin to send a warning message in a dream to Joseph the Bellmaker, Mariel's father. Joseph realises that Mariel and Dandin are in grave danger but can he manage to track them down and, more importantly, can they be rescued before Foxwolf goes too far? A paragraph from the book: "Five will ride the Roaringburn, But only four will e'er return. Urgan sits in Gael's Royal House, Warriormaid and Warriormouse, Say hasten, and give aid." Immediately a murmur arose from the assembled Redwallers. "Five are to go, which five?" "The rhyme never said?" "Aye, but only four will come back, that's what he said!" Simeon's stick rapped the tabletop sharply. "Silence, please, friends!" he said. "You must wait until Joseph has finished speaking." The Bellmaker bowed slightly to the blind Herbalist. "Thank you, Simeon, I have not much more to say now. My dream ended with many images, swirling water, flames, the sounds of battle, and above all the voice of Martin calling aloud." |
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Praise for the book: "Enthralling" --The Bookseller |
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