The Farthest Shore

Written by Ursula K. Le Guin

Book #3 in the Earthsea Cycle series

Magic fades from Earthsea. Can a wizard and a prince restore it before darkness prevails?

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251 pages· 66,179 words· Est. 6 hour read· 920L

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Bookroo's summary

In a world where magic is vanishing, Archmage Ged and young Prince Arren embark on a perilous quest to uncover the source of this loss. As darkness looms, their journey takes them to the farthest reaches of Earthsea and beyond the realm of death. Will they restore magic before it's too late, or will their world succumb to shadow? Discover the fate of Earthsea in this gripping tale of courage and discovery.

From the publisher

The National Book Award-winning third novel in the renowned Earthsea series from Ursula K. LeGuin gets a beautiful new repackage. In this third book in the Earthsea series, darkness threatens to overtake Earthsea: The world and its wizards are losing their magic. But Ged Sparrohawk–Archmage, wizard, and dragonlord–is determined to discover the source of this devastating loss. Aided by Enlad’s young Prince Arren, Ged embarks on a treacherous journey that will test their strength and will. Because to restore magic, the two warriors must venture to the farthest reaches of their world–and even beyond the realm of death. With millions of copies sold worldwide, Ursula K. Le Guin’s Earthsea Cycle has earned a treasured place on the shelves of fantasy lovers everywhere, alongside the works of such beloved authors as J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis. Now the full Earthsea collection–A Wizard of Earthsea, The Tombs of Atuan, The Farthest Shore, Tehanu, Tales from Earthsea, and The Other Wind–is available with a fresh, modern look that will endear it both to loyal fans and new legions of readers.

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