Harp of Imach Thyssel [Paperback]

Patricia C. Wrede (Author), Patricia C Wrede (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1985

In the magical world of Lyra, a mysterious instrument gives a minstrel undreamed-of power

When Emereck and Flindaran leave a caravan in search of adventure, it isn’t long before they stumble upon great danger. Emereck, a trained minstrel, and Flindaran, a nobleman masquerading as a tramp, have found a long-abandoned castle, and in it, one of Lyra’s most sought-after treasures: the Harp of Imach Thyssel.

 

Emereck recognizes the perfect white bow from legend: It is said to possess the power of life and death over all mankind. Now, to keep it from falling into the wrong hands, he’ll have to learn to harness its strength to create and destroy, with the fate of the kingdom hanging in the balance.

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Editorial Reviews

Review

 “No doubt the charm, humor, and intelligence of Wrede’s writing will continue to enthrall.” —Publishers Weekly

 

“High-style fantasy and adventure.” —TheNew York Times

 

“Wrede’s characters are understated but complex . . . and the world-building is generously spiced with political and magical mysteries, perils, and conflicts.” —The Horn Book

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Ace; First Edition edition (April 1, 1985)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0441317561
• ISBN-13: 978-0441317561
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,288,280 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

PATRICIA C. WREDE has written many novels, including Sorcery and Cecelia or The Enchanted Chocolate Pot and The Grand Tour coauthored with Caroline Stevermer, as well as the four books in her own series, the Enchanted Forest Chronicles. She lives near Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful (sad) story!, July 9, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Harp of Imach Thyssel (Paperback)

I love the Lyra novels and especially this one. The Harp of Imach Thyssel is really great, but sometimes I got confused keeping track of all the people who trying to get the harp. I also wish they had told more about the history of the harp, and not just the its current situation. I got really attached to the three main characters by the end of the book. If only all the rest of the Lyra books weren't out of print! I'm dying to read Caught in Crystal but I can't find it anywhere!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars very interesting and well written, but lacking humor, April 1, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Harp of Imach Thyssel (Paperback)

This book was very interesting and well-written, but it lacked any humor whatsoever, which is usually Wrede's forte. However, the plot was very creative, suspenseful, etc. I liked this book and recomend it to all fantasy lovers, that is if you can read anything without a lot of good jokes.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!, February 3, 2002

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Anna the Bard "Renaissance Bard" (San Diego, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Harp of Imach Thyssel (Paperback)

_Harp_ is lovely, enchanting, sad, and very well-written. While surely not at humorous as Wrede's Enchanted Forest Chronicles, it has very good dialog and characterization. I liked it largely because I am a harpist myself (the hero is a minstrel), so if you like music I'm sure you'll like this book. I read it twice without pause between :)