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Description

A unicorn, a haphazard wizard, and a spunky scullery woman journey to the dreaded kingdom of Haggaard, an evil ruler who, with the help of a bull-shaped demon, imprisons all the unicorns of the world. Reissue.

Memorable Quotes

  • “You are quick for what you are but slow, I think, for what you were. It is said that love makes men swift and women slow. I will catch you at last if you love much more.”
    King Haggard
  • “I have no wish to capture her, but only to spend my life following after her - miles, leagues, even years behind - never seeing her, perhaps, but content. It is my right. A hero is entitled to his happy ending, when it comes at last.”
    Prince Lir
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First Sentence

The unicorn lived in a lilac wood, and she lived all alone.

Authors & Contributors

  1. Peter S. Beagle (Author)
 

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