The Merlin Conspiracy
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4.7 • 15 Ratings
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- $1.99
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- $1.99
Publisher Description
When the Merlin of Blest dies, everyone thinks it's a natural death. But Roddy and Grundo, two children traveling with the Royal Court, soon discover the truth. The Merlin's replacement and other courtiers are scheming to steal the magic of Blest for their own purposes.
Roddy enlists the help of Nick, a boy from another world, and the three turn to their own impressive powers. The dangers are great, and if Roddy, Grundo, and Nick cannot stop the conspirators, the results will be more dreadful than they could possibly imagine.
Customer Reviews
Great Tale of Magic and Merit
I was thoroughly impressed with this book. It has now become one of my favorites by Diana Wynne Jones.
In The Merlin Conspiracy, Jones weaves a magical story out of the perspectives of two people from different worlds who come together to save the universe.
I love how Diana builds worlds upon worlds with vast differences while still harboring human beings who have to deal with human struggles, wherever people can be found. She not only creates these worlds where magic makes sense, but she proves that what matters most is merit— in other words, grit and integrity.
Her characters each have unique talents and abilities, yet still have to make their own ways within their world(s) and work hard to overcome adversity and earn their successes.
I enjoyed how the individual plots of these two characters came together in the story. It was a fun read— well worth the investment of money and time!