Four from the Witch World [Hardcover]

Elizabeth H. Boyer (Author), C.J. Cherryh (Author), Meredith Ann Pierce (Author), Judith Tarr (Author), John M. Ford (Author), Andre Norton (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1989

Andre Norton, Grand Master of Fantasy, brings together a quartet of today's finest fantasy talents to produce short novels of extraordinary power and beauty, set in the Witch World, her greatest fantasy creation.

Stillborn Heritage by Elizabeth H. Boyer: A girl's coming of age proves a supernatural test of her strength...and of the power of love.

Stormbirds by C.J. Cherryh: A soldier of the Dales, thrown together with an Estcarp witch in the bitter aftermath of war, must overcome his own hatred or be destroyed by the Hounds of Alizon.

Rampion by Meredith Ann Pierce: An island girl, spurned by her noble father and orphaned by the death of her mother, is caught in a wed of sea-magic by a mysterious troubadour come from afar to settle old scores.

Falcon Law by Judith Tarr: A woman and a falconer could not be the one, said the code. Yet her falcon chose her, so she lived a lie, to fulfill a great destiny.

Let these four master storytellers sweep you into the magical realm of fantasy adventure that has enthralled millions of readers...

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Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Following two successful volumes of short stories set in Norton's Witch World, this collection of four short novels by popular sf and fantasy authors provides more extended forays into the world of many "gates." Included are Elizabeth Boyer's "The Stillborn Heritage," C.J. Cherryh's "Stormbirds," Meredith Ann Pierce's "Rampion," and Judith Tarr's "Falcon Law." These stories should appeal most strongly to series fans. For fantasy collections.-- JC
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"One of fantasy's most enduring world settings."--Library Journal

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 275 pages
• Publisher: Tor Books; 1 edition (March 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312931530
• ISBN-13: 978-0312931537
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.7 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,059,748 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars Confusing, February 20, 2001

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Michelle "betwixt" (Montvale, NJ United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Four from the Witch World (Witch World Novels (Paperback Tor)) (Mass Market Paperback)

While readers who are familiar with the universe that these stories are set in might be thrilled with this book, I found it very hard to get into it. This is one of the first books that I read by Norton and had bought it mostly because one of my all time favorite author, Cherryh, was a contributing author. Unfortunately, I found the stories dry and not very engaging. As works of fantasy, they are average...I think that if I was more familiar with witch world, I would have enjoyed it more.

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5.0 out of 5 stars "Four from Witchworld" & Amazon service, December 19, 2008

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Patricia L. Curotto - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Four from the Witch World (Witch World Novels (Paperback Tor)) (Mass Market Paperback)

once owned this book and loaned it to a friend who moved away (with my book!!) glad to have it back--I have many of Andre Norton's books (going back to first paperback edition of "X-Factor"--it cost #.79!!). I am also a great fan of C.J. Cherryh--I think I have almost all of her works except the upcoming releases I ordered from you. All in all very satisfied with Amazon and this book. Thank you.

15 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Riveting...a must for WW fans!, March 9, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Four from the Witch World (Witch World Novels (Paperback Tor)) (Mass Market Paperback)

Boyer, Cherryh, Pierce and Tarr capture WW well in these stories set in Ms. Norton's beloved realm. Very satisfying for us who have been there from the beginning and a must for her fans, fans of the WW and genre followers alike. Worth looking for. Worth adding to your library!