Author: Patricia C. Wrede Year: 1982 Rank: Rating: Original Rating: Pop Rating: Genres/categories: Fantasy
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In the magic woods of Lyra, a noblewoman struggles to escape from a faceless manTrouble is brewing in Alkyra. While the kingdom's noblemen squabble, on their borders an ancient enemy, the Lithmern, raises an army. As the head of the Noble House of Brenn attempts to organize an alliance, the princess Alethia celebrates her twentieth birthday. She is a remarkable woman: quick-witted, beautiful, and handy with a throwing knife. But on the next night, she passes through a dark corridor on her way to the banquet hall, and never emerges from the shadows. The Lithmern have kidnapped the princess. When Alethia regains consciousness, an evil Lithmern with a face made of shadows is carrying her through the forest. These are magic woods, home to fabled creatures whose existence she has always doubted. To find her way home, Alethia will have to learn to trust in the old tales, whose legends of magic and daring hold the only hope of saving her kingdom.
This book is part of the "Lyra" series. Here are some other books from this series:
 | "The Raven Ring" First published in 1994 Rank: , Original star rating: , Adjusted star rating: , Pop rating: |
 | "Daughter of Witches" First published in 1983 Rank: , Original star rating: , Adjusted star rating: , Pop rating: |
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