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    The Council of Elders
    The Council of Elders
    The Council of Elders
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    The Council of Elders

    By Anne Spencer Parry

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    When Zaddik grew up he became one of the most renowned Signbearers in Shemara. But he had not always been wise. The Council of Elders has called him. His first task is to find them. Where are they and how can he find them? What is his mistake and how can he make it right?

    This is the long awaited seventh book about the Land Behind the World and is the sequel to Beyond the Outlandish Mountains. The next title in the series is The Signbearers.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherThe Pinchgut Press
    Release dateFeb 23, 2011
    ISBN9780987060785
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