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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.

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.

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.

McKillip erzählt eine kunstvoll verschlungene Geschichte im Land Numis, wo Magier unter königlicher Kontrolle stehen. Als ein neuer Gärtner in der Zauberschule von Kelior beginnt, verändert sich das starre Leben der Schule. Eine bezaubernde Fantasy voller Romantik und Poesie, inspiriert von Mythen und Märchen!

Die junge Waise Nephente, in der königlichen Bibliothek aufgewachsen, liebt Bücher und entschlüsselt deren Geheimnisse. Eines Tages erhält sie von einem jungen Magier ein bisher unentziffertes Buch.

Magic lives in remarkable realms – and in the short fiction of today's top fantasists. In this fifth breathtaking volume of the year's best flights of the fantastic, award–winning editors David G. Hartwell and Kathryn Cramer present a dazzling new array of wonders – stories that break through the time–honored conventions of the genre to carry the reader to astonishing places that only the most ingenious minds could conceive. In the able hands of Neil Gaiman, Kage Baker, Tim Powers, and others, miracles become tangible and true, impossible creatures roam unfettered, and fairy tales are reshaped, sharpened, and freed from the restrictive bonds of childhood. Lose yourself in these pages and in these worlds – and discover the power, the beauty, the unparalleled enchantment of fantasy at its finest.

Die junge Peri, die das Meer hasst, entdeckt ein Zauberbuch und zaubert auf das Meer. Dabei trifft sie Prinz Kir, der das Meer liebt. Gemeinsam erzählen sie dem Meer von seinen Sehnsüchten, und ein Seedrache erscheint. Peri stürzt in ein Abenteuer voller Magie und tiefen Gefühlen.

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.

'A fantasy trilogy good enough to be compared to Tolkien' A Reader's Guide to Fantasy

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.