Belgariad 3 - Kouzelníkův gambit – Eddings David (2011)

The third volume of The Belgariad tells of a legendary saga about a war between gods, people and kings that lasted seven thousand years, unknown lands and events, and a destiny and prophecy that must be fulfilled. Se’Nedra, daughter of the emperor of Tolnedra, is confused. The stories of the Orb protecting the West from the evil god Torak seem like foolish tales, yet she joins a terrifying and dangerous quest for the stolen jewel. No one around her believes in sorcerers, yet Garion’s grandfather and aunt appear to be the legendary wizards Belgarath and Polgara, which would make them thousands of years old. Even young Garion is learning things that can be nothing other than magic. Garion is a simple country boy, entirely unsuitable for an emperor’s daughter. So why does the princess constantly want to explain things to him, smooth his unruly hair and calm him down? Garion is heading for a strange tower in the middle of the realm of evil, where he must face a terrifying and powerful sorcerer. There, the princess will no longer be able to watch over him as before. He stands face to face with death, and they may never see each other again.