In this sequel to Sabriel, winner of the Aurealis Award for Excellence in Australian Science Fiction, New York Times best-selling author Garth Nix weaves a spellbinding tale of discovery, destiny, and danger.
The story of "Lirael" takes place in the magical world of the Old Kingdom, where necromancers and Free Magic creatures threaten the stability of the realm. The titular character, Lirael, is a young woman who feels like an outsider among her people, the Clayr, who have the power of Sight and live in a glacier. Lirael struggles with her lack of the Sight and her inability to find her place in the world.
However, Lirael discovers she has a unique destiny when she learns she is the daughter of a Clayr woman and a member of the Abhorsen family, known for their ability to lay the dead to rest. With the help of the Disreputable Dog, a magical creature, and the mysterious Abhorsen-in-Waiting, Lirael embarks on a journey to discover her true identity and confront the dark forces threatening the Old Kingdom.
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