Quotes from book
The High Lord

Name: The High Lord
Author: Trudi Canavan

The High Lord is the third book in The Black Magician series by Trudi Canavan. Published in 2003, it is the sequel to The Novice and The Magicians' Guild and concludes the story of Sonea, a former slum-girl discovered to possess magical potential. Having earned the respect of her fellow students and her teachers, Sonea must face the terrible secret of the High Lord's use of forbidden Black Magic.

“Cery: So, Hem, tell me why I shouldn't see how many holes I need to make before you start leaking money?”

Trudi Canavan book The High Lord

Source: The High Lord

“Akkarin: I watched the first woman I loved die. I dont think I can survive losing the second.
Sonea: I love you too.”

Trudi Canavan book The High Lord

Source: The High Lord

“He had given her too much. He had given her everything.”

Trudi Canavan book The High Lord

Source: The High Lord

“Great. She shook her head. Not only am I having conversations with myself, but now I'm refusing to talk to me. This has got to be the first sign of madness.”

Trudi Canavan book The High Lord

Source: The High Lord