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Vergil in Averno

Avram Davidson

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Published 1987 by Doubleday · 184 pages

Nebula Nominee 1988
Fantasy

Synopsis

The legendary sorcerer-poet Vergil Magus journeys to the wealthy but corrupt city of Averno to uncover the secret behind its fabled eternal fires. In this richly layered historical fantasy set in an alternate ancient Mediterranean, Vergil encounters political intrigue, supernatural forces, and moral dilemmas as he pursues forbidden knowledge.

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Series

Vergil Magus #2

Author Nationality

US

ISBN

9780385197076

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