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Inspired by the gothicclassic Wuthering Heights, thisstunning new fantasy from the author of the Books of Pellinor is a fiercelyromantic tale of betrayal and vengeance. Ina savage land sustained by wizardry and ruled by vendetta, Lina is theenchanting but willful daughter of a village lord. She and her childhoodcompanion, Damek, have grown up privileged and spoiled, and they’re devoted toeach other to the point of obsession. But Lina’s violet eyes betray her for awitch, and witches are not tolerated in her brutally patriarchal society. Herrank protects her from persecution, but it cannot protect her from tragedy andheartbreak. An innocent visitor stands witness to the devastation that ensuesas destructive longing unleashes Lina’s wrath—and with it her forbidden power.Whether drawn by the romantic, the magical, or the gothic, listeners will beirresistibly compelled by the passion of this tragic tale.
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Summary
Summary
Inspired by the gothicclassic Wuthering Heights, thisstunning new fantasy from the author of the Books of Pellinor is a fiercelyromantic tale of betrayal and vengeance.
Ina savage land sustained by wizardry and ruled by vendetta, Lina is theenchanting but willful daughter of a village lord. She and her childhoodcompanion, Damek, have grown up privileged and spoiled, and they’re devoted toeach other to the point of obsession. But Lina’s violet eyes betray her for awitch, and witches are not tolerated in her brutally patriarchal society. Herrank protects her from persecution, but it cannot protect her from tragedy andheartbreak. An innocent visitor stands witness to the devastation that ensuesas destructive longing unleashes Lina’s wrath—and with it her forbidden power.Whether drawn by the romantic, the magical, or the gothic, listeners will beirresistibly compelled by the passion of this tragic tale.
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Author
Author Bio: Alison Croggon
Alison Croggon writes in many genres, including criticism, theater, and prose. She is also the author of the acclaimed young-adult fantasy quartet, the Books of Pellinor. The first volume, The Gift, was nominated in two categories at the 2002 Aurealis Awards for Excellence in Speculative Fiction and named one of the Notable Books of 2003 by the Children’s Book Council of Australia. The US edition, The Naming, was judged a Top Ten Teen Read of 2005 by the editors of Amazon.com. In 2009 she was named Geraldine Pascall Critic of the Year for her theater criticism. She is a prizewinning poet, described by the Australian Book Review as “one of the most powerful lyric poets writing today.”
Details
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| Available Formats : | Digital Download, Digital Rental, CD, MP3 CD |
| Category: | Fiction |
| Runtime: | 7.86 |
| Audience: | Young Adult (12–17) |
| Language: | English |
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