{"product_id":"new-spring-rare-books","title":"New spring [rare books] by Robert Jordan","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBook Summary:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"39\" data-end=\"55\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"53\"\u003eNew Spring\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (published January 6, 2004) is a prequel to \u003cem data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"119\"\u003eThe Wheel of Time\u003c\/em\u003e saga, set roughly twenty years before the first book. The story begins during the closing days of the Aiel War in Tar Valon, where Moiraine Damodred and Siuan Sanche, as Accepted of the White Tower, witness a Foretelling by the Keeper that the Dragon has been reborn.Tasked with secretly identifying the infant among countless births, they embark on a covert and dangerous mission within Tower politics. Meanwhile, Lan Mandragoran—last heir of the fallen nation of Malkier—is introduced as a broken warrior until his fateful meeting with Moiraine on the road to Kandor, which ultimately leads him to become her Warder.Together, they confront the Black Ajah and learn of internal betrayal within the Aes Sedai, forging their bond and setting in motion the events that will define the struggle against the Dark One.Though lighter on action than the main series, the novel deepens the backstory on Moiraine and Lan and explores themes of destiny, loyalty, and the undercurrents of power in the White Tower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e About The Author:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"17\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eRobert Jordan\u003c\/strong\u003e was the pen name of James Oliver Rigney Jr. (1948–2007), an American author best known for his epic fantasy series \u003cem data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"152\"\u003eThe Wheel of Time\u003c\/em\u003e. A Vietnam War veteran and former nuclear engineer, Jordan brought a deep sense of history, military strategy, and mythological richness to his storytelling. Beginning with \u003cem data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"348\"\u003eThe Eye of the World\u003c\/em\u003e in 1990, \u003cem data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"377\"\u003eThe Wheel of Time\u003c\/em\u003e grew into a sprawling 14-book saga (plus a prequel, \u003cem data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"442\"\u003eNew Spring\u003c\/em\u003e), renowned for its intricate world-building, complex characters, and deep philosophical themes. Jordan was influenced by J.R.R. Tolkien, as well as Eastern and Western mythologies, which helped shape the richly layered universe he created. He passed away in 2007 before completing the final book in the series, but left extensive notes that allowed fantasy author Brandon Sanderson to complete the work. Jordan’s legacy lives on as one of the most influential voices in modern fantasy literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of Used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44908706955521,"sku":"2Y6SINP4X-Used","price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/files\/n7.jpg?v=1713252457","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/new-spring-rare-books","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}