The Glasswrights' Apprentice
Mindy L. Klasky
ROC Books, July 2000
ISBN:0-451-45789-7 (paperback)
If you want to be safe... mind your caste.
In a kingdom where all is measured by birthright, moving up in society is almost impossible. Which is
why young Rani Trader's merchant family sacrifices nearly everything to buy their daughter an
apprenticeship in the Glasswrights' Guild - where honor and glory will be within her reach.
But being in the wrong place at the wrong time places Rani in the middle of a terrible conspiracy that
leaves the Royal Prince dead - and her guild torn asunder. Branded a traitor, she slinks through the city
streets, changing her identity to avoid being caught. And as Rani rises from the city slums to the royal
household, she uncovers an elusive brotherhood whose deadly venom reaches out to stain the heart of
her guild, the heart of her family - and the heart of her king....
From the Author
Rani Trader's story grows out of my own love of fantasy fiction. Rani is descended from the heros and
heroines I've met and admired in the novels of Anne Bishop, Katherine Kurtz, and Patricia McKillip.
At the same time, Rani is a unique, high-spirited individual - a proud, strong young woman who takes
charge of the often-mystifying world around her. I hope that you will come to enjoy Rani's company as
much as I have and follow her on her adventures in and around Morenia!
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