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Harpist in the Wind

71.4% complete
1979
1981
1 time
16 chapters
Book Cover
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 Riddle-Master*
#3 of 3
Riddle-Master*     See series as if on a bookshelf
A trilogy of books written by Patricia A. McKillip.

1) The Riddle-Master of Hed
2) Heir of Sea and Fire
3) Harpist in the Wind
Copyright © 1979 by Patricia A. McKillip
For all who waited, and especilly
for
STEVE DONALDSON,
who always called at the right time

for
GAIL,
who reminded me of the difference
between logic and grace

and for
KATHY,
who waited the longest.
The star-bearer and Raederle of An sat on the crown of the highest of the seven towers of Anuin.
May contain spoilers
Peace, tremulous, unexpected, sent a taproot out of nowhere into Morgon's heart.
Comments may contain spoilers
I used to have a lot of fun saying this title with a high school boy's sense of humor.
Extract not on file

 

Added: 29-Dec-2002
Last Updated: 04-Aug-2022

Publications

 01-Apr-1980
Del Rey
Mass Market Paperback
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Date Issued:
Cir 01-Apr-1980
Format:
Mass Market Paperback
Cover Price:
$2.25
Pages*:
257
Read:
Once
Internal ID:
12794
Publisher:
ISBN:
0-345-27469-5
ISBN-13:
978-0-345-27469-4
Printing:
1
Country:
United States
Language:
English
Credits:
Darrell K Sweet  - Cover Artist
THE FINAL
QUEST


Though Morgon the Riddle-Master was reunited with his beloved Raederle, his purpose in life and the reason for the stars on his forehead remained a mystery.  All around him, the realm shook with war and disaster as mysterious shape-changers battled against mankind.  Without the missing High One, Morgon must assume responsibility for all his world.

After leading an army of the dead to protect his island of Hed, he and Raederle set out for Lungold, where the wizards were assembling against the evil Ghisteslwchlohm.  And behind them came Deth, the crippled harpist, Morgon's friend and betrayer.

But Lungold was only the beginning of the quest that would lead him to the truth of ancient struggle and the fate of the High One, until at last he could solve all mysteries and know his own awesome destiny!

THUS CONCLUDES THE TRILOGY
OF MORGON, RAEDERLE, DETH - AND
THE END OF AN AGE...

Volume One: The Riddle-Master of Hed
Volume Two: Heir of Sea and Fire
Volume Three: Harpist in the Wind
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Notes and Comments:
First Ballentine Books Edition: April 1980
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01-Apr-1980
Del Rey
Mass Market Paperback

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Author(s)

 Patricia A McKillip
Birth: 29 Feb 1948 Salem, Oregon, USA
Death: 06 May 2022

Awards

1980Britsh Fantasy SocietyAugust Derleth Award Nominee
1980Locus MagazineBest Fantasy Novel Winner
1980World Fantasy ConventionWorld Fantasy Award - Novel Nominee
1980World Science Fiction SocietyHugo Award - Best Novel Nominee
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