Patricia A. McKillip Knihy

Sybel, an heiress to a lineage of powerful wizards, lives in isolation within her enchanting mansion, surrounded by magical beasts. Each creature serves a unique role, from the treasure-seeking dragon to the vengeful falcon. Her quest for the elusive Liralen leads her to a soldier who brings an infant, awakening her to the complexities of love, betrayal, and untapped power in a world where magic and humanity intertwine. This journey challenges her solitude and reveals the deeper connections between her enchanted existence and the human realm.

THE FORGOTTEN BEASTS OF ELD is a spellbinding tale of chilling sorcery, human complexities, and dynastic war. Sybel is just sixteen when she is given a baby to raise. Born and brought up on Eld Mountain, with only the fantastic creatures called there by wizardry as playmates, she knows nothing of humankind . . . until the baby awakens emotions she never knew she had. And when Coren, the man who brought the baby to Sybel, returns to Eld, her serenity is shattered once again.

For over twenty years, World Fantasy Award winner Patricia A. McKillip has captured the hearts and imaginations of thousands of readers. Now at last her renowned Riddle-Master trilogy– The Riddle-Master of Hed, Heir of Sea and Fire, and Harpist in the Wind –long out of print, is collected in one volume.It is considered her most enduring and beloved work. Now it is collected in one volume for the first time–the epic journeys of a young prince in a strange land, where wizards have long since vanished...but where magic is waiting to be reborn.

A knight named Cyan Dag embarks on a perilous quest after learning from a mysterious bard that his king has married a false queen, hidden by ancient sorcery. Driven by honor and loyalty, he aims to rescue the true queen from her tower prison, thwart impending war, and restore magic to a land in decline. This adventure intertwines themes of loyalty, bravery, and the struggle against dark forces, as Cyan confronts challenges that test his resolve and the fate of his kingdom.

Corleu, one of the Wayfolk, must find the Heart of the Cygnet, a long-lost treasure that is his only hope for freeing his friends from an unearthly swamp

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In the woods that border Lynn Hall, free-spirited Rois Melior roams wild and barefooted. She soon meets Corbet Lynn, who has returned to rebuild the estate of his murdered grandfather. As autumn gold fades into winter, Rois becomes obsessed with Corbet's secret past--and with the curse that will forever haunt him.

The narrative intertwines the human realm and faerie world through chaotic magic, focusing on themes of atonement and redemption. Prince Talis, the reluctant heir to Pelucir, grapples with his lack of interest in ruling and a troubled past linked to a corrupted spellbook. Meanwhile, the legendary mage Atrix Wolfe, who has renounced magic, is drawn back into the conflict by the Queen of the Wood, who seeks his help to find her missing loved ones before she resorts to sacrifice. This richly woven tale explores the consequences of a fateful decision made twenty years prior.

Exploring the intersection of fantasy and contemporary life, this novel by a World Fantasy Award-winning author delves into modern themes while maintaining a rich narrative style. The story weaves together elements of magic and realism, inviting readers to experience a fresh take on familiar concepts. With engaging characters and thought-provoking scenarios, it challenges perceptions of reality and imagination, making it a compelling read for fans of both fantasy and literary fiction.

The Prince of Ombria is dying, and already his sinister great-aunt is plotting to seize power. The city folk know her reign would be a terrible one. Ombria, it seems, is doomed and yet beneath the streets, a mysterious sorceress is weaving new spells, watched over by a girl sculpted entirely from wax.