After a series of novels that ran an incredible thirty-five years, the story of Rod Gallowglass - The Warlock in Spite of Himself - comes to its unforgettable finale in the weird and wonderful world of Gramayre...
For Rod Gallowglass, the Lord Hogh Warlock of Gramayre, and his witch-wife, Gwendylon, the weddinga of three of their children - especially Cordelia's marriage to Crown Prince Alain - is a time for great celebration. But then, Gwen falls ill and dies, leaving behind a husband dangerously unhinged by grief - and a lanf without a Protector.
As Rod wonders the forest in search of Gwen's spirit, his Heirs - particularly the Rogue Wizard Magnus - must defend Gramayre against the forces of evil that are gathering to take advantage of the High Warlock's absence. But it's not clear if the reluctanct Magnus will be a fit champion - or even if he will finally accept his birthright. For only then will Rod be free to do what his heart demands - seek out his beloved Gwen in the land beyond life...
Praise for Christopher Stasheff
[Stasheff] has a nice sense of the irreverent and a bit of the bawd, he spins a yarn good enough to leave you wanting more." - Analog