Reviews

"A Superb Storyteller."--" The New York Times Book Review"Amazing . . . Innovative . . . Fascinating . . . Norton Has Found A Chord Seldom Played In Storytelling."--" Milwaukee Shepherd Express"One Of The All-Time Masters."-- Peter Straub"A Classic Tale of Good Against Evil . . . Norton Has Created A Wonderful Magical Kingdom."--" Tampa Tribune-Times"Well-Imagined Fantasy . . . Norton at her near-best."--" Booklist"Very compelling . . . Fabulous Magics."--" Starlog

"Skilled storytelling and a new twist on magic". -- Library Journal

Willadene's keen sense of smell, allowing her to distinguish the odors of good and evil, transforms her from scullery maid to herbalist's apprentice and places her at the center of an ancient war between the powers of light and darkness. The latest novel by sf/fantasy grande dame Norton brings together a varied cast of appealing characters caught in an intricate web of intrigue and treachery. Skilled storytelling and a new twist on magic make this a good choice for most fantasy and young adult collections.

"A Superb Storyteller."--" The New York Times Book Review"Amazing . . . Innovative . . . Fascinating . . . Norton Has Found A Chord Seldom Played In Storytelling."--" Milwaukee Shepherd Express"One Of The All-Time Masters."-- Peter Straub"A Classic Tale of Good Against Evil . . . Norton Has Created A Wonderful Magical Kingdom."--" Tampa Tribune-Times"Well-Imagined Fantasy . . . Norton at her near-best."--" Booklist"Very compelling . . . Fabulous Magics."--" Starlog
"Skilled storytelling and a new twist on magic". -- Library Journal