The Tombs of Atuan

Ursula K. le Guin

Book 2 of Earthsea Cycle

Language: English

Publisher: Aladdin Paperbacks

Published: Jan 1, 1971

Page Count: 157
Word Count: 49,007

Description:

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When young Tenar is chosen as high priestess to the ancient and nameless Powers of the Earth, everything is taken away - home, family, possessions, even her name. For she is now Arha, the Eaten One, guardian of the ominous Tombs of Atuan.

While she is learning her way through the dark labyrinth, a young wizard, Ged, comes to steal the Tombs' greatest hidden treasure, the Ring of Erreth-Akbe. But Ged also brings with him the light of magic, and together, he and Tenar escape from the darkness that has become her domain.