The Hob’s Bargain
The Hob’s Bargain by Patricia Briggs is a reprint edition published by Penguin on March 1, 2001, featuring 288 pages in English. This romantic fantasy novel unfolds in a world where magic, once banished, begins to resurface after being freed from the control of wicked bloodmages. The story centers on Aren of Fallbrook, who discovers her growing power of sight amidst a backdrop of chaos as she confronts the ruthless raiders threatening her village.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines elements of fantasy, action, and romance as Aren grapples with her visions of destruction and her determination to protect her home. The plot thickens as she forms a pact with the Hob, a magical creature with deep ties to the mountains, who demands a significant price for his aid. This edition invites readers to explore themes of sacrifice and the complexities of power in a richly imagined world.
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#1 New York Times bestselling author Patrica Briggs presents a tale of beauty meets beast in this romantic fantasy novel.
Hated and feared, magic was banished from the land. But now, freed from the spells of the wicked bloodmages, magic-both good and evil-returns. And Aren of Fallbrook feels her own power of sight strengthen and grow…
Overcome by visions of mayhem and murder, Aren vows to save her village from the ruthless raiders who have descended upon it-and killed her family. With the return of wildlings to the hills and forests, she strikes a bargain with the Hob, a magical, human-like creature imbued with the power of the mountains. But the Hob is the last of his kind. And he will exact a heavy price to defend the village-a price Aren herself must pay…
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