Garth Nix Libri

Lunghi anni sono passati da quando re Petrus e Sabriel - la regina Abhorsen,custode del labile confine tra la Vita e la Morte - hanno sconfitto ilmalvagio Kerrigor. Sono stati anni di pace e di prosperità per l'Antico Reame,ma adesso una nuova minaccia sembra levarsi dal Regno dei Morti. Messaggeridalla vicina Ancelterra segnalano infatti l'avvistamento di gruppi di cadaverimisteriosamente tornati in vita, e strani fenomeni magici si stannoverificando nei pressi del Lago Rosso. Anche tra le Clayr - le veggenti chevivono nel ghiacciaio del Nord - c'è grande preoccupazione. I cinque baluardiche, da sempre, proteggono l'Antico Reame dagli attacchi delle forze del Malestavolta appaiono impotenti e l'unica speranza sembra essere una ragazzina,Lirael, che ha quattordici anni e vive nelle caverne ghiacciate delle Clayr, enelle cui vene scorre un antico retaggio.

To preserve life, the Abhorsen must enter Death

The narrative explores the complexities of relationships and personal growth as characters navigate significant life changes. Set against a backdrop of pivotal moments, it delves into themes of love, loss, and redemption, highlighting how past experiences shape present choices. The story intertwines multiple perspectives, allowing for a rich exploration of human emotions and connections. With a blend of poignant moments and heartfelt dialogue, it captures the essence of resilience and the journey toward self-discovery.

Sabriel Every step brings Sabriel closer to a battle that will pit her against the true forces of life and death—and bring her face-to-face with her own destiny. Lirael With only her faithful companion, the Disreputable Dog, Lirael must undertake a desperate mission under the growing shadow of an ancient evil, which threatens the fate of the Old Kingdom. Abhorsen The Abhorsen Sabriel and King Touchstone are missing, and Lirael must search in both Life and Death for some means to defeat the evil Destroyer—before it is too late.

Explore the enchanting Old Kingdom through three captivating stories of discovery, destiny, and danger in this boxed set featuring Garth Nix's 'Sabriel', 'Lirael', and 'Abhorsen'.

With only her faithful companion, the Disreputable Dog, Lirael must undertake a desperate mission under the growing shadow of an ancient evil. In this sequel to "Sabriel," Nix weaves a spellbinding tale of discovery, destiny, and danger.

When the old man who lives in Rourke Castle dies mysteriously, troubletwister twins Jack and Jaide Shield find themselves drawn into a search for something hidden in the castle-- something that 'The Evil' wants desperately-- but they have no idea what it is they seek.

The long-buried secrets of the Old Kingdom and the Ninth Gate are revealed in the sequel to Sabriel and Lirael. Orannis, the Destroyer, has been freed from its subterranean prison and now seeks to unleash its terrible powers. Only Lirael, Abhorsen-in-Waiting, has any chance of stopping this enemy of all Life. As she and her companions - Sameth, the Disreputable Dog and Mogget - set out on their fated journey, Lirael has no idea of what lies ahead. Only days earlier, Lirael was merely a Second Assistant Librarian. Now, with only a vision from the Clayr to guide her and without the experience of Abhorsen Sabriel and King Touchstone, she must search both Life and Death for some means to defeat the Destroyer. Before it is too late...

A stunning anniversary gift edition of the first in the bestselling Old Kingdom fantasy series. Sabriel has spent most of her young life far away from the magical realm of the Old Kingdom, and the Dead that roam it.