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| Book Title | The Sword of Bheleu |
| Series | Lords of Dûs |
| Genre | Fantasy |
| Author | Lawrence Watt-Evans |
| Publisher | Del Rey Books |
| Published | December 12, 1982 |
| Format | Mass Market Paperback |
| Condition | Good |
| Condition Notes | This mass market paperback is in Good condition with moderate overall wear from age and reading. The cover remains clean and colorful, though it exhibits noticeable edge wear, corner wear, light rubbing, and several small handling marks. The white background has moderate age toning, and there is light shelf wear along the spine and edges. The spine remains complete with no major splitting, and the binding is tight and secure. Interior pages are complete with expected light tanning typical of mid-1980s Del Rey paperbacks. No writing, missing pages, or major structural defects are evident. Overall, this is a clean, sturdy reading copy with attractive shelf appeal. |
| Condition | Good |
Garth of Ord has already survived impossible quests, battled ancient gods, and uncovered secrets that have shaped the destiny of entire civilizations. Now he faces perhaps his greatest temptation when he comes into possession of the legendary Sword of Bheleu—a weapon forged by a god of destruction whose limitless power can make its wielder nearly unstoppable.
The enchanted blade offers incredible strength, speed, and invincibility in battle, but every victory comes at a terrible price. The sword possesses a will of its own, feeding upon conflict and slowly corrupting anyone who carries it. As Garth struggles to resist its growing influence, he realizes that defeating enemies may be far easier than preserving his own identity. Worse still, countless rulers, sorcerers, and supernatural beings seek to claim the weapon for themselves, believing its power could reshape the world.
Forced to confront both external enemies and the seductive lure of absolute power, Garth embarks on a desperate journey to rid himself of the cursed blade before it transforms him into the very force of destruction he has spent his life opposing. Lawrence Watt-Evans expertly blends high adventure, philosophical questions about power and corruption, and his trademark intelligent storytelling, creating one of the strongest entries in the acclaimed Lords of Dûs series.
EugeneBookStore Summary
The third volume of the Lords of Dûs series shifts from epic quest fantasy to a compelling exploration of temptation, responsibility, and the corrupting influence of unlimited power. Garth remains one of fantasy’s most refreshingly rational heroes, approaching impossible situations with logic rather than reckless bravery. The result is an exciting adventure that combines classic sword-and-sorcery action with thoughtful character development and subtle Lovecraftian undertones.
Collector Notes
The Sword of Bheleu is the pivotal third novel in the four-book Lords of Dûs saga and is essential for collectors assembling a complete matching Del Rey set. Original paperback editions featuring classic fantasy artwork remain increasingly collectible among fans of Lawrence Watt-Evans and collectors of 1980s fantasy paperbacks.
