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Immerse yourself in the second instalment of the Earthsea saga, now available in a splendid hardback edition. Complete your collection with its companions: A Wizard of Earthsea, The Furthest Shore, and Tehanu. Adorned with Charles Vess's captivating illustrations, this volume promises a visual feast alongside its literary delights.
Neil Gaiman lauds the trilogy, stating, "It transformed my perception of the world, infusing everything with a magic far more profound than any I'd previously encountered. This was a magic of words, a magic of true speaking." David Mitchell implores readers to "Imbibe this magic. Submerge yourself in it. Dream it."
In this gripping tale, we follow Tenar, chosen as the high priestess to the ancient and nameless Powers of the Earth. Stripped of her identity—home, family, possessions, even her name—she becomes Arha, the Eaten One, guardian of the enigmatic Tombs of Atuan.
Enter Ged Sparrowhawk, a wizard intent on pilfering the Tombs' most coveted treasure: the Ring of Erreth-Akbe. Tenar's sacred duty is to safeguard the Ring, but Ged brings with him the illumination of magic and tales of a world beyond her ken. Will Tenar dare to forsake the darkness that has become her domain?
Embark on this enthralling journey and unravel the mysteries that lie within The Tombs of Atuan, the second book in Ursula K. Le Guin's masterful Earthsea series.
Book ISBN: | 9781473223578 |
Book Weight: | 286g |
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
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Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’