Bard is a 1981 novel written by Keith Taylor.
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Plot summary
Bard is a novel in which Felimid mac Fal, a bard of Erin, becomes a fugitive in England, where he must rely on his wit and charm rather than brute force to survive. He navigates danger primarily through clever speech, occasionally using the magic of his harp to instill deep sorrow or lull listeners into sleep.
Reception
John T. Sapienza Jr. reviewed Bard for Different Worlds magazine and stated that "Bard is an exciting adventure novel of ancient times. It is also a tale of magics of many different kinds and sources, and full of ideas to enliven and enrich your role-gaming."
Reviews
Review by Charles Platt (1982) in The Patchin Review, Number Three
Review by Lynn F. Williams (1982) in Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Review, #3, April 1982
Review by Paul McGuire (1982) in Science Fiction Review, Fall 1982
Review by Peter Tremayne (1989) in Paperback Inferno, #81