The Seventy-Ninth Prince — Patricia White

A magic dwells as near as your imagination and as far as it will lift you into the vast, uncharted realms of fantasy. Magic is a quest, a journey, one that carries the reader into distant lands, lands of wonder, might, wizards, witches, dragons, heroes, and enchantments. But, in the land where magic dwells, things are not always exactly as they seem, some are spells to deceive, glamours to ensnare, beguilements for the unwary. Enter in and accept the flagon of guest welcome, explore this small bit of the fabulous land of magic and mystery.

Join Prince Kendal on his unpleasant trip to rescue the River Monster's Daughter. The seventy-eight princes who've gone before him failed miserably. Now Kendal has been crowned the seventy-ninth prince, and must find the River Monster's daughter before the grieving mother completely poisons the land with her unending tears.

“With her classic storytelling grace, Patricia White rewards the fantasy fan with unsurpassed tales of depth and strength of characterization . . . White has the ability to create a masterful, though disliked character, with the same flair that she creates her remarkable heroes. I took great pleasure in the foolishness of the prince who was victim of his own weaknesses, even to the point of foolish blindness and childishness. White's voice reveals power and magic with a stately flair seldom matched, and must not be missed.
-- Cindy Penn, Senior Editor wordweaving.com