The first book in the magical, epic adventure series from `the Godmother of Fantasy`, Diana Wynne Jones. Now back in print! For centuries, Dalemark has been a land divided by the warring earldoms of the North & South. Now, with the help of the mysterious gods of Dalemark, four extraordinary young people must join forces to reunify their beloved home. When twelve-year-old Moril`s father is murdered by soldiers, Moril inherits his ancient cwidder
- a musical instrument with a mysterious past. As Moril & his siblings embark on a dangerous journey to escape the evil forces around them, he gradually learns how to channel the cwidder`s strange & powerful magic. But is it enough to protect those he loves from the looming threat of war?