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Ansul was once a peaceful town filled with libraries, schools, and temples. But that was long ago, and the conquerors of this coastal city consider reading and writing to be acts punishable by death. And they believe the Oracle House, where the last few undestroyed books are hidden, is... read more

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  • Gry: Wife of Orrec, an animal communicator.
  • Memer: Protagonist, who can go into the secret library.
  • Orrec Caspro: From book one 'Gift's'.
  • Shetar: Gry's lion.
  • Ioratth: The Gand from Asudar. He is the leader of the Ald occupation of Ansul. He is the father of Iddor.
  • Ista: Household slave and cook.
  • Sosta: Household slave.
  • Bomi: Household slave
  • Iddor: Son of the Tyrant.
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The first thing I remember clearly is writing the way into the secret room.

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This is book 3 of 3 in Annals of the Western Shore. (standard series)

Preceded by Powers.

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  1. Ursula K. Le Guin (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Graphia
Country: USA
Publication Date: April 1, 2008
ISBN: 978-0152062422
Page Count: 360

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