Two to the Fifth
Two to the Fifth by Piers Anthony, published by Macmillan on October 14, 2008, is a first edition fantasy novel comprising 302 pages. The story unfolds in the magical realm of Xanth, where a formidable bird named Ragna Roc threatens to dominate the land. Those who pledge allegiance to him are spared, while others mysteriously vanish. The Good Magician Humfrey, unable to confront Ragna directly, recruits Cyrus the Cyborg, a half-human playwright, to devise a clever plan involving a troupe of traveling players to draw Ragna’s attention.
Readers will encounter a blend of humor and epic adventure as Cyrus navigates the challenges of assembling his troupe, which includes the young princesses Melody, Harmony, and Rhythm, each possessing unique magical abilities. However, danger lurks within their ranks, as Ragna has infiltrated the group with a spy who knows their secrets, including Cyrus’s hidden affection for one of the princesses. The narrative is enriched by the presence of a mysterious child named Kadence and the enigmatic clue “Two to the Fifth,” which may hold the key to thwarting Ragna’s ambitions. This installment in the Xanth series promises a mix of drama and deception, appealing to fans of fantasy and humorous storytelling.
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The future of Xanth is in frightful peril. A powerful magical bird named Ragna Roc has embarked on a campaign to become absolute ruler of that mystical realm. Those who swear loyalty to him are spared. The rest are simply disappeared.
So powerful are Ragna’s sorceries that even the Good Magician Humfrey dares not confront him directly. Instead he enlists Cyrus the Cyborg, a handsome half-human playwright with little knowledge of the world, in a stealthy subterfuge. Cyrus must assemble a troupe of traveling players to attract Ragna’s interest. And hidden in disguise among the bevy of beautiful young actresses are the young princesses, Melody, Harmony, and Rhythm, whose magics might just be a match for the evil bird.
But Ragna has planted a spy in the midst of the troupe, one who knows their deepest secrets, including the true nature of Cyrus’s forbidden love for one of the young princesses. Only a mysterious child called Kadence, and a cryptic clue — “Two to the Fifth” — may give the companions the edge they need to defeat Ragna’s dictatorial dreams.
Brimming with passion and merriment, drama and deception, Piers Anthony’s thirty-second Xanth fantasy is a pun-packed performance sure to provoke applause and ovations from the series’ myriad fans.
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