The Forgotten Beasts of Eld (Magill’s Guide to Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature)
At a glance:
- Author: Patricia A. McKillip
- First Published: 1974
- Type of Work: Novel
- Type of Plot: Fantasy—high fantasy
- Time of Work: The present
- Setting: The land of Eldwold
- Genres: Long fiction, Fantasy
- Subjects: Magic or magicians, Mythical animals, Love or romance, Other worlds, Revenge, Orphans or orphanages, Animals
- Locales: Mythical lands
The Plot
In The Forgotten Beasts of Eld, the beautiful wizard Sybel has the power to call and tame a collection of wondrous animals. Her calm life is shattered when she takes in Tamlorn, a supposedly orphaned boy who is at the center of a long-standing war. As Tamlorn grows up and becomes aware of his heritage, Sybel is forced to become involved in the outside world. When confronted with conflicting needs of love and revenge, Sybel must struggle to overcome her betrayal of both herself and those she loves most.
Sybel, the daughter of wizards, lives contentedly...
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