Tigana

by Guy Gavriel Kay · 1990

When the sorcer‑king Brandin conquers the beautiful realm of Tigana, he casts a devastating spell that erases the very name of the land from memory. Generations later, the surviving heirs of the once‑free people—Alessan, the exiled prince, and a band of loyal friends who masquerade as traveling musicians—risk everything to rekindle the forgotten glory. Their secret crusade weaves together daring politics, fierce battles, and a haunting magic that binds love and hatred alike. As they journey through a world both sensuous and brutal, they strive to restore Tigana’s name and its people’s freedom, proving that a lost word can become a rallying cry for hope.