The Trickster by David Rorie (1920)
The Trickster is a thrilling novel about a young man named Jack who is thrust into a world of magic and mystery. After his father's death, Jack discovers that he is the last in a long line of powerful magicians. With the help of his mentor, an ancient wizard, Jack must learn to control his newfound powers and use them to protect the world from a powerful and sinister force. Jack soon finds himself in a race against time as he battles against dark forces, ancient secrets, and powerful enemies. Along the way, he must learn to trust his own instincts and use his magical abilities to save the world from destruction. The Trickster is a fast-paced and exciting adventure that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. With its unique blend of magic, mystery, and suspense, this novel is sure to captivate readers of all ages.
By David Rorie · First published 1920 · Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Mystery · 377 words
First lines
'Twas the turn o' the nicht when a' was quate An' niver a licht to see, That Death cam' stappin' the clachan through As the kirk knock chappit three.
An' even forrit he keepit the road, Nor lookin' to either side, But heidin' straucht for the eastmost hoose Whaur an auld wife used to bide.
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The Trickster is listed on Textopian as a short story by David Rorie, dated 1920 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: David Rorie
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Mystery, Romance
- Length: 377 words
- Structure: 1 section, 11 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Fantasy — The title of the book implies a magical or supernatural element, which is a common feature of fantasy literature.
- Adventure — The title implies a journey or quest, which is a common feature of adventure literature.
- Mystery — The title implies a puzzle or secret to be solved, which is a common feature of mystery literature.
- Romance — The title implies a relationship between two characters, which is a common feature of romance literature.
Tags
Dialect poetry · Poetry · Scottish · ane · auld · books · breath · chance · crossed · death · dee · dialect poetry, scottish