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Zarsthor's Bane weaves a tapestry of intrigue set in the fabled Witch World. The story follows a man whose obsession leads him to seek an ancient power, a boy drawn into his twisted ambition, and a girl and her cat who cross paths in the untamed reaches of High Hallack. Together they face the spirits that haunt the lost realm of An-Yak, culminating in a fierce confrontation between rival forces of magic and power.
The novel explores themes of destiny, legacy, and the tension between individual ambition and communal responsibility, all framed within the rich, speculative landscape of Nelson’s legendary fantasy world.
Illustrated with haunting artwork by Evan Ten‑Broeck Steadman, the book offers readers a deep dive into a mythic adventure that blends spell‑binding fantasy with the moral complexities of power and madness.
First publish date: 1978
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Andre Norton
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