"[Witch World] is one of fantasy's most beloved and enduring creations." — Rave Reviews
Mereth is the only member of her family to survive the war against the Hounds of Alizon. After a lifetime fulfilling her responsibilities to the family trading business, she has ventured to Estcarp on a quest to recover her birthright—a gemstone infused with power.
The stone ended up in the possession of Alizonder hound lord Kasarian's father during the war. But his father was murdered and the powerful artifact was stolen.
Now the Magestone is being used by an Alizonder baron to conjure dark sorceries against his enemies and his rivals. To save both of their societies, Mereth and Kasarian must put aside their ancient enmity to face a madman intent on destruction . . .
Andre Norton's Secrets of the Witch World The Key of the Keplian (#1) with Lyn McConchie The Magestone (#2) with Mary H. Schaub The Warding of Witch World (#3)
ANDRE NORTON (1912-2005) was a Science Fiction Writers of America Grand Master and received a Life Achievement Award from the World Fantasy Convention. Her science fiction (the Witch World, Forerunner, and Beastmaster series) and fantasy (stand-alones Dragon Mage and Quag Keep, and the Witch World Chronicles series) have been popular for decades. She also collaborated with other authors, most notably Mercedes Lackey on the Halfblood Chronicles and Sherwood Smith on the Time Traders and Solar Queen series.