Author: Isobelle Carmody Year: 1987 Rank: Rating: Original Rating: Pop Rating: Genres/categories: Fantasy, Young adult, Dystopia, Science fiction
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ISBNs: 9780140178548 9780765342676 0140178546 0765342677 |
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In a world struggling back from the brink of apocalypse, life is harsh. But for Elspeth Gordie, born with enhanced mental abilities, it is also dangerous. Survival is only by secrecy and so she determines never to use her forbidden powers. But it is as if they have their own imperative and she is brought to the attention of the totalitarian Council that rules the Land. Banished to the remote mountain institution of Obernewtyn, she must throw off her cloak of concealment and pit herself against those that would resurrect the terrible forces of the apocalypse. Only then will she learn most truly who and what she is... Elspeth is determined to uncover the plot and so, accompanied only by her cat, Maruman, embarks on a terrible adventure full of danger, the conclusion to which promises not just uncertainty about her safety but also that of many around her.
This book is part of the "The Obernewtyn Chronicles" series. Here are some other books from this series:
 | "The Keeping Place" First published in 1999 Rank: , Original star rating: , Adjusted star rating: , Pop rating: |
 | "Ashling" First published in 1995 Rank: , Original star rating: , Adjusted star rating: , Pop rating: |
 | "The Farseekers" First published in 1990 Rank: , Original star rating: , Adjusted star rating: , Pop rating: |
 | "The Red Queen" Rank: , Original star rating: , Adjusted star rating: , Pop rating: |
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