An old wizard with the power to delight youngsters and horrify adults reveals his early beginnings in this strong fantasy, which traces the evolution of a mage's powers. This joins others in the 'Forgotten Realms' series: readers with a prior familiarity will be the best bets for this strong winner. -- Midwest Book Review
Product DescriptionAn account of the early years of the master wizard Elminster follows a young boy who struggled to overcome hardship and his own shortcomings to become the most powerful mage in the Realms. 50,000 first printing.