The Hands of Lyr

by Andre Norton

Overview

Once the magnificent garden of the goddess Lyr, the land called the Ryrt lies blackened and desolate, destroyed by an ancient and cunning depravity. It is here that the beautiful child Alnosha came-to awaken, to learn... and to hone her astonishing ability to divine by touch.Now years have passed, and another has made his way to this terrible ruined place - an embittered high-born youth fleeing the bloodthirsty servants of a false god. And though he mistrusts Alnosha's powers, the fugitive Kryn is inexplicably drawn to the reluctant young heroine. For he has been chosen to serve as her sword and champion - to accompany her into the malevolent heart of an all-consuming darkness on a perilous quest for light.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781680680157
Publisher:	Ethan Ellenberg Literary Agency
Publication date:	02/26/2018
Pages:	340
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.71(d)

About the Author

For well over a half century, Andre Norton (1912-2005) was one of the most popular science fiction and fantasy authors in the world. With series such as Time Traders, Forerunner, Beast Master, and the Central Control Series (comprised of the books Star Rangers and Star Guard), her tales of adventure have drawn countless readers to science fiction. Her fantasy novels, including the bestselling Witch World series, have been popular with readers for decades.

Editorial Reviews

Norton ( Brother to Shadows ) will please her fans with this fantasy about a girl with psychic powers who combats an ancient evil with the aid of an embittered young noble. In a blighted valley called the Ryft, the waif Alnosha, called Nosh, is taught by the wise woman Dreen about the beneficent power of Lyr, which once made the valley flourish. Meanwhile, the youth Kryn, witnessing the downfall of his father at the hands of a malevolent priest, barely escapes with his life. The priest's minions enter the Ryft, and Nosh flees with Dreen. The girl exhibits a newfound talent for reading the history of jewels, including the now-scattered crystal fingers of Lyr, which, if found, could destroy the real enemy, the wizard Razcan. Nosh and the skeptical Kryn meet and join forces, narrowly avoiding many dangers on their search that will provide salvation for many. Norton once again creates a mystical yet credible world, inhabited by engaging protagonists, dastardly villains and fetching creatures--particularly the reptilian zarks. (June)

Publishers Weekly - Publisher's Weekly

Norton, one of the first women sf/fantasy writers with the selling clout to match the Asimovs and the Heinleins, expands her impressive oeuvre with this tale of a fledgling priestess on a dying planet.

Library Journal