The Magician's Apprentice By Trudi Canavan

(The Black Magician Trilogy #0.5)

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In the remote village of Mandryn, Tessia serves as assistant to her father, the village Healer. Despite knowing that women aren't readily accepted by the Guild of Healers, Tessia is determined to follow in her father's footsteps. But her life is about to take an unexpected turn. 

When treating a patient at the residence of the local magician, Lord Dakon. Tessia fights off the advances of a visiting Sachakan mage - and instinctively uses magic. She now finds herself facing an entirely different future as Lord Dakon's apprentice. 

It is a position of great privilege, but Tessia is about to discover that her magical gifts also bring with them a heavy responsibility. For events are brewing that will lead nations into war and rival magicians into conflict - and spark an act of sorcery so brutal that it effects will be felt for centuries... 

Set hundreds of years before The Magicians' Guild, The Magician's Apprentice is the perfect introduction to Trudi Canavan's international bestselling Black Magician Trilogy.