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Debt of Bones by Terry Goodkind, is a story about Abigale, a young mother, and her desperate attempt to save her daughter. Her country is at war and Abigale is willing to sacrifice everything to save those she loves. Abigale hurries to save her daughter while trying to convince the a powerful wizard, called the First Wizard, to answer a debt of bones.

Abby stands at the wall of the Keep waiting to be admitted to see a wizard. There are many people standing outside the wall waiting for the chance to ask for help. An old woman asks Abby what it is that Abby holds in her sack but Abby refuses to say anything other than they are her things. As Abby waits at the Keep she watches soldiers walk by. The soldiers come from different cities throughout the Midlands...