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Daughter of Witches

Patricia C. Wrede • 1983 • Brand: Open Road Media

Author: Patricia C. Wrede
First published: 1983
Publisher: Brand: Open Road Media
Genres: Fantasy · Fiction
ISBN: 9780441138975

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This work stands as an early contribution to the author's body of fantasy literature, capturing the imagination of readers with its focus on magical heritage and tradition. Collectors prize this book for its role in establishing the foundational storytelling style that would define the author's later career in the genre.

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Daughter of Witches was originally published in 1983 as the second installment in Patricia C. Wrede’s Lyra series. The novel emerged during a period when Wrede was establishing her reputation for subverting traditional fantasy tropes, specifically focusing on the internal lives and societal roles of women within magical frameworks. It reflects the author's interest in the interplay between inheritance, personal autonomy, and the weight of familial expectations.

The book is celebrated for its lean, character-driven narrative and its exploration of a well-defined magic system that operates on internal discipline rather than external spectacle. While the original covers varied across editions, the contemporary Open Road Media reissue honors the series' legacy as a foundational work of feminist-leaning young adult fantasy. It was well-received by fans of the genre for its atmospheric world-building and remains a staple for those interested in 1980s high fantasy literature.

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