lirael has never felt like a true daughter of the clayr now two years past the time when she should have received the sight that is the clayrs birthright she feels alone abandoned unsure of who she is nevertheless the fate of the old kingdom lies in her hands with only her faithful companion the disreputable dog lirael must undertake a desperate mission under the growing shadow of an ancient evilin this sequel to sabriel winner of the aurealis award for excellence in australian science fiction new york times bestselling author garth nix weaves a spellbinding tale of discovery destiny and danger