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Book Description Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Memer is a child of rape; when the Alds took the beautiful city of Ansul, they descecrated or destroyed everything of beauty. The Waylord they imprisoned and tortured for years until finally he is freed to return to his home. Though crippled, he is not destroyed. His life still has purpose. Memer is the daughter of his House, the daughter of his heart. The Alds, a people who love war, cannot and will not read: they believe that in words lie demons that will destroy the world. All the city's libraries, the great treasure trove of knowledge of ages past, are burned, except for those few volumes secreted inthe Waylord's hidden room. But times are changing. Gry Barre of Roddmant and Orrec Caspro of Caspromant have arrived in the city. Orrec is a story-teller, the most famous of all: he has the gift of making. His wife Gry's gift is that of calling; she walks with a halflion who both frightens and fascinates the Alds. This is Memer's story, and Gry's and Orrec's, and it is the story of a conquered people craving freedom. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR001348917
Book Description Condition: Very Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # 41020785-75
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Used; Very Good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books. Seller Inventory # 2683614
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Used; Good. ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality. Seller Inventory # mon0001613449
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First edition, first printing. Octavo in boards. Boards and jacket crisp and unworn; interior clean and crisp. Seller Inventory # 046782
Book Description Hardback: 8¾" x 5½". Condition: Near Fine: Small signs of wear. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Cover Art: David Wyatt (illustrator). 1st UK Edition. © 2006: 2nd in the 'Annals Of The Western Shore' series of books. 1st UK edition, 1st printing:- Synopsis: The Alds are a war-like people, they cannot and do not read. They believe that demons hide in words, and so they ban writing. They took the beautiful city of Ansul and desecrated everything of beauty they could find, but though they raped, tortured and killed the people of Ansul, they could not destroy their spirit. The libraries are burned and all the city's books destroyed, except for those few that are carried, in secret, to the Waylord's House for safekeeping. Memer is a child of rape, but she is also the daughter of the Waylord's House, the daughter of his heart. He is crippled now, the result of years of imprisonment and torture by the Alds, but though his body is damaged beyond repair, his life still has purpose, and Memer has her role to play in the Waylord's future. And now times are changing. Gry Barre of Roddmant and Orrec Caspro of Caspromant have arrived in the city. Orrec is a story-teller, the most famous of all: he has the gift of making. His wife Gry's gift is that of calling to animals; she walks with a halflion who both frightens and fascinates the Alds. This is Memer's story, and Gry's and Orrec's. And it is the story of a conquered people craving freedom:- Review(s): "No question about her literary quality: her graceful prose, carefully thought-through premises, psychological insight, and intelligent perception" - Margaret Atwood / "Any new book by Ursula Le Guin is a large event in my personal reading life" - Margaret Mahy / "There is no writer with an imagination as forceful and delicate as Le Guin's" - Grace Paley:- (original cost £10.99). Seller Inventory # 12.001.00232