The Forgotten Beasts Of Eld by Patricia A. McKillip

This fantasy novel centers around a powerful and reclusive young sorceress who lives alone in her magical sanctuary, surrounded by a menagerie of mystical creatures with whom she communicates. Her life of solitude is disrupted when a baby is brought to her for protection, setting off a chain of events that leads her into the complexities of human relationships and power struggles. As she navigates love, revenge, and the desire for independence, the sorceress must confront her own heart and the consequences of wielding great magical power, ultimately seeking a path that balances her own peace with the world's demands.

The 2338th greatest book of all time

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Total Points: 153

Since this book was first published in 1974, there is a penalty of 0%. The age adjusted score is 153.0.

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