Tauchen Sie in dieser fesselnden Serie in die dunklere, komplexere Realität von Oz ein. Die Erzählungen folgen der Hexe des Westens und ihren Gefährten, die durch turbulente Zeiten navigieren und unerwartete Wahrheiten über bekannte Charaktere aufdecken. Es ist eine fesselnde Erkundung von moralischer Vieldeutigkeit und politischer Intrige unter der Oberfläche einer geliebten Märchenwelt.
Das Buch erzählt die Vorgeschichte der geheimnisvollen Hexe des Westens aus dem "Zauberer von Oz". Elphaba, ein intelligentes und unglückliches grünhäutiges Mädchen, studiert Biologie und kämpft gegen die tyrannischen Maßnahmen des Zauberers von Oz, während sie radikale Aktionen plant.
Liir hid in the shadows of the castle after Dorothy did in the Witch. Left for dead in a gully, the teen is shattered in spirit and body. But silent novice Candle tends him at the Cloister of Saint Glinda, and wills him back to life with her music. What dark force left Liir in this condition? Is he really Elphaba's son? He has her broom and her cape - but what of her powers? Can he find his supposed half-sister, Nor, last seen in the forbidding prison Southstairs? Can he fulfill the last wishes of a dying princess? In an Oz under new and dangerous management, can Liir keep his head down long enough to grow up?
The third extraordinary novel in Gregory Maguire's bestselling Wicked series, featuring the beloved Cowardly Lion As civil war looms in Oz, an ancient and tetchy oracle named Yackle prepares for death. Before she can return to dust, however, the Cowardly Lion, an enigmatic figure named Brrr, arrives seeking knowledge about Elphaba Thropp, the Wicked Witch of the West - the woman who defended him when he was a cub. But Yackle, too, demands answers of her own. Brilliant and entertaining, A Lion Among Men is another stellar work from the wildly imaginative and talented Gregory Maguire.
The saga set in the world of Oz reaches a captivating conclusion, weaving together themes of friendship, power, and redemption. This final installment of the Wicked Years series, following the beloved story that inspired a successful musical, promises to deliver an unforgettable narrative that ties together the characters and events that have captivated readers. With its rich storytelling and imaginative world-building, it offers a profound exploration of the complexities of good and evil.
This unique volume combines two modern classics spun from the imagination of national bestselling author Gregory Maguire. Wicked , told from the perspective of Elphaba Thropp, the Wicked Witch of the West, gives the wildly entertaining prehistory of the Emerald City of Oz before the arrival of Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Cowardly Lion, and the Tin Woodsman. The saga continues in Son of a Witch, the whimsical coming-of-age story of Liir, the Wicked Witch's secret son. Beautifully designed and illustrated, this volume makes the perfect gift for lovers of modern fantasy literature. Wicked/Son of a Witch is part of Barnes & Noble’s series of quality leatherbound volumes. Each title in the series presents a classic work in an attractively designed edition bound in durable bonded leather. These books make elegant additions to any home library.