Crewel Lye

Synopsis

Once a valorous knight blessed with the extraordinary ability to regenerate from virtually any injury, provided his bones could be reassembled, Jordan now exists as a wistful ghost within the ancient walls of Castle Roogna. Four centuries prior, his life was tragically cut short, a victim of a cruel betrayal by two insidious magicians and the woman he held dear. His body was dismembered, his bones scattered across the land, and with the passage of time, the crucial memory of their whereabouts vanished. Now, his spectral existence is largely spent as a companion to the five-year-old Ivy, finding a strange comfort in observing fragmented visions of his own past on a mystical tapestry. Yet, the yearning to reclaim his physical form, to seek justice, and to finally conclude his epic yet interrupted saga remains. As forgotten history begins to stir, Jordan's spectral presence is drawn into a whimsical and poignant quest, challenging him to bridge the gap between his ethereal present and his heroic, doomed past to locate his scattered remains and perhaps, finally find peace in a world that has long forgotten him.

Critical Reception

"Piers Anthony's 'Crewel Lye' is a delightful and imaginative installment in the Xanth series, celebrated for its unique blend of whimsical humor and classic fantasy tropes."

Metadata

ISBN:9780345454379
Pages:248
Age Rating:All Ages

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