The Marvelous Misadventures of Sebastian
core novel 1970 The Marvelous Misadventures of Sebastian
Record
| First published | 1970 |
|---|---|
| Original language |  EN |
| Work type | novel |
| Canon status | core |
| Reader rating | 3.82 (816 ratings, collected 2026-11-02) |
| First-edition ISBN | 9780525347392 |
| Internal chronology | 1 |
Synopsis
Sebastian is the youngest fiddler in a baron's household, and he loses his place after one badly timed screech from his instrument. Out on the road he rescues a white cat named Presto, befriends a young man called Nicholas who seems to have reasons for staying out of sight, and meets a girl who keeps changing her name and her story. The country is ruled by a harsh Regent who has arranged an unwelcome marriage for a princess, and a rebel known only as the Captain is working against him. Sebastian also comes across a strange fiddle belonging to a travelling clown, and he is soon caught up in a dangerous game of masks, disguises and music.
Where it sits
- Universe: The Marvelous Misadventures of Sebastian
- Series: The Marvelous Misadventures of Sebastian core; position 1 of 1 in the series' recorded order
- Author: Lloyd Alexander
Notes
- Published in the United States by Dutton; the original spelling of the title is 'Marvelous'.
- From the series record (The Marvelous Misadventures of Sebastian): A standalone fantasy novel about a young fiddler caught up in a rebellion.
Sources
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