Memory and Dream

In the enchanting world of 'Memory and Dream,' Charles de Lint weaves a luminous tale centered on Isabelle Caren, a gifted young artist whose vivid imagination brings her creations to life—quite literally. From childhood, Isabelle has painted mystical creatures and dream-like landscapes, but as she grows, the boundary between her art and reality begins to blur. Her masterpiece, the magical realm of 'Dreamhaven,' starts to exert a powerful pull, manifesting in the real world and endangering those she loves. Isabelle must embark on a perilous journey to understand and control the transformative power of her own mind, confronting ancient myths and her deepest fears. It is a story about the awesome responsibility that comes with creation, the enduring strength of the human spirit, and the fine line between imagination and madness, all set against de Lint's signature backdrop of urban fantasy and folklore.