The release date for the English version of 'The Novice' by
Trudi Canavan is Jul 2004. If you enjoy this novel, it is available for buy as a paperback from Barnes & Noble or Indigo, as an ebook on the Amazon Kindle store, or as an audiobook on Audible.
"Even if a magician's powers surface of their own accord, he will soon be dead if he does not gain the knowledge of how to control them." Sonea is the only new member of the Magicians' Guild who does not come from a wealthy family. Nevertheless, she has gained strong friends, like as Lord Dannyl, who was just elevated to Guild Ambassador. However, Dannyl must now leave for the Elyne court, leaving Sonea defenseless against the deceit and slander her opponents are working hard to spread—that is, until High Lord Akkarin intervenes. But Akkarin's assistance comes at a high cost since Sonea has to keep his riddles and a secret that may send a young, inexperienced magician far into the unknown. As Dannyl draws ever-closer to a future that is both wonderful and horrible, his first command to revive High Lord Akkarin's long-abandoned investigation into old magical knowledge is sending him on an incredible voyage full of unexpected danger.