The Wizard's Shadow

Fantasy story about a peddler, who having been tricked and cheated by his erstwhile fiance, travels to a distant land to try to get on with his life. When he accidentlly saves the life of a princess, he is welcomed into the royal household, where he inadvertently becomes embroiled in life threatening palace politics. Brilliant story telling! Some humour, some magic and plenty of irony. Great book.