Books Tell You Why, Inc.

A Near Fine first printing of the first edition that has some mild edgewear housed in an alike dust-jacket with minor chipping and tearing to the trim. A previous owner's name is inked on the ffep.

This book is about a young girl, Elend, who is training to become a skald. Elend is a talented singer and storyteller, but she is also the only female skald in her guild. Elend's guildmaster, Hammersmith, is a powerful man who is not content with the status quo. He challenges Elend to compose a song about the burning of a rival guild's dome. Elend is reluctant to compose a song about something so violent, but she eventually agrees to try. The song is a success, and Hammersmith promotes her to the rank of a skald.; 8vo; 484 pages.

Price: $60.00