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Arha serves as a high priestess within the secluded Tombs of Atuan, where she has lived a life of secrecy and ritual. Her routine is disrupted by the unexpected arrival of a thief who seeks a special treasure hidden among the tombs. The story follows Arha as she navigates the challenges of allowing outsiders into her world and the personal revelations that come with it.
First publish date: 1971
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Fantasy
Authors: Ursula K. Le Guin
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