The Lyra Novels

“High-style fantasy and adventure” in the complete Lyra series by the author of the Enchanted Forest Chronicles ( The New York Times ). Shadow Magic : While Alkyra’s noblemen squabble, an ancient enemy, the Lithmern, raises an army. And as the head of the Noble House of Brenn attempts to organize an alliance, the princess Alethia celebrates her twentieth birthday. She is quick-witted, beautiful, and handy with a throwing knife. But on the next night, she passes through a dark corridor on her way