The Harp of Imach Thyssel

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In the magical world of Lyra, a mysterious instrument gives a minstrel undreamed-of powerEmereck recognizes the perfect white bow from legend: It is said to possess the power of life and death over all mankind. Now, to keep it from falling into the wrong hands, hell have to learn to harness its strength to create and destroy, with the fate of the kingdom hanging in the balance.

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No doubt the charm, humor, and intelligence of Wredes writing will continue to enthrall. Publishers WeeklyHigh-style fantasy and adventure. The New York TimesWredes characters are understated but complex . . . and the world-building is generously spiced with political and magical mysteries, perils, and conflicts. The Horn Book

Author Bio

For over twenty years, Patricia C. Wrede (b. 1953) has expanded the boundaries of young-adult fantasy writing. Her first novel, Shadow Magic (1982), introduced Lyra, a magical world in which she set four more novels. Her other series include the Enchanted Forest Chronicles; the Cecelia and Kate novels, co-written with Caroline Stevermer; the Mairelon books, which take place in Regency England; and the Old-West Frontier Magic series. Wrede lives and works in Minnesota.