New spring [rare books] by Robert Jordan

Book Summary:

New Spring (published January 6, 2004) is a prequel to The Wheel of Time saga, set roughly twenty years before the first book. The story begins during the closing days of the Aiel War in TarValon, 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 Mandragoranlast heir of the fallen nation of Malkieris 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.

About The Author:

Robert Jordan was the pen name of James Oliver Rigney Jr. (19482007), an American author best known for his epic fantasy series The Wheel of Time. 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 The Eye of the World in 1990, The Wheel of Time grew into a sprawling 14-book saga (plus a prequel, New Spring), 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. Jordans legacy lives on as one of the most influential voices in modern fantasy literature.