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Vergil in Averno
Published 1987 by Doubleday · 184 pages
Nebula · 1988
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2 award entries · 2 books · 0 wins · 1966–1988
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Synopsis
The sorcerer-poet Vergil Magus travels to the wealthy but corrupt city of Averno to uncover the source of its eternal fires. In this alternate ancient Mediterranean, his search draws him into political intrigue and supernatural danger.
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Details
- Series
- Vergil Magus · Book 2
- Author nationality
- United States
- ISBN
- 9780385197076