Monk's Magic
by Alexander de Comeau
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Published by Nodens Books. Monk's Magic tells the story of Brother Dismas, who works on behalf of his Abbott, stealthily studying the black arts (he has been absolved in advance for his sins), trying to discover the elixir of life. After many failures, Dismas ventures out into the world to find those previous and successful fellow-seekers who must surely still live. Dismas acquires some marvelous friends and grows up during his quest. The tale is Rabelaisian in the best sense, witty and show more well-written. "This is a novel written by the aid of scholarship and wit, a fact which makes it emphatically of more than general interest. It is not intended for light summer fiction, but anyone who has a taste for mediaeval romance with its consistent superstitions and fearful beliefs in black magic and necromancy, will want to add Monk's Magic to his library" The Boston Transcript"De Comeau has told a good adventure story with huge enjoyment and an eye to colorful detail." The New York Times show lessTags
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