Title attributed to Andre Norton
& # 5 in the
Cycle of Oak, Yew,
Ash, and Rowan series
& Written
with Sasha Miller
Bibliography
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(2008) * Published by
TOR, HC, 0-765-30748, $25.95, 384pg ~ cover
by Luis Royo, map by
Elisa Mitchell
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(2009) * Published by
TOR, PB, 978-0-7653-4661-2, $7.99, 368pg ~
cover by Luis Royo, map by
Elisa Mitchell
Synopsis ~
Having rebuilt the NordornLand
from rubble, Ashen and Gaurin rule justly and fairly over a reinvigorated land.
Beloved by their kingdom, they now turn their attention to the next generation
of Nordorn royalty. Responsible Bjaudin, heir to the throne, focuses on his
studies and Hegrin, Queen of Rendel, rears her own growing brood. But the
youngest siblings, Elin and Mikkel, seem destined to alter the future of the
NordornLand—for better or for worse. Thirteen-year-old Elin craves power, and
believes her new alliance with the evil Ysa may help her achieve it.
Eleven-year-old Mikkel stows away on a Sea-Rover ship, hoping for a brief
adventure. But when the ship is attacked, Mikkel is taken prisoner, and soon
his bonds to the NordornLand are the last thing on his mind. Through births and
deaths, celebration and wars, Ashen and Gaurin have worked tirelessly to bring
peace and prosperity to their kingdom. But it appears that this era of peace
may be at its end. This final installment of the Cycle of Oak, Yew, Ash, and
Rowan brings the series to a thrilling climax worthy of these fascinating
characters.
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