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Simon Lovelace: The Amulet Of Samarkand

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Nathaniel, an eleven year old magician's apprentice spends his days dutifully studying and abiding to the strict rules and expectations of his master. This is until he encounters Simon Lovelace, a cool-headed and devious magician who mercilessly humiliates him at his first public debut. Nathaniel, eager to take revenge and heal his shattered pride, dramatically speeds up his education by devouring volumes of books and uncovering ancient incantations in secrecy. Unbeknownst to his master, the boy summons Bartimaeus, a five-thousand-year-old djinni with a fearsome reputation and unmatched wit to steal one of Lovelace's most valuable possessions, the Amulet of Samarkand. As Nathaniel works on his vengeance, he gradually discovers the true nature

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