The Shape-Changer's Wife [NOOK Book]

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From the national bestselling author of The Samaria Trilogy...this is the novel that launched Sharon Shinn's career and inspired Peter S. Beagle to call her "the most original writer of fantasy since Robin McKinley."

Aubrey was a student of the fine art of wizardry. But the more knowledge he acquired, the more he wanted to learn. He traveled in search of the greatest master ...
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Overview

From the national bestselling author of The Samaria Trilogy...this is the novel that launched Sharon Shinn's career and inspired Peter S. Beagle to call her "the most original writer of fantasy since Robin McKinley."

Aubrey was a student of the fine art of wizardry. But the more knowledge he acquired, the more he wanted to learn. He traveled in search of the greatest master of all, the gifted shape-changer Glyrenden. From him, Aubrey expected to discover the secret of long-lost spells and the mysteries of arcane magic.

But there was one discovery he never expected, a mystery he risked every thing to solve. Her name was Lilith...


Aubrey is a young student, gifted in the fine art of sorcery. So he travels to a faraway land in search of the greatest master of all, the mystical shape-changer Glyrender. From him, Aubrey expects to learn the secret of spells and the mysteries of magic. But there is one magical discovery he never expected--the shape-changer's beautiful wife. Original.

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Editorial Reviews

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Aubrey, student of the master shapechanger Glyrenden, desires to perfect his own magical skills but realizes that there are some things more important than knowledge. Shinn's luminous style is well suited for this graceful tale about the transforming power of love. This first novel belongs in fantasy collections.
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781101549698
  • Publisher: Penguin Group (USA)
  • Publication date: 8/5/2003
  • Sold by: Penguin Group
  • Format: eBook
  • Pages: 224
  • Sales rank: 189,663
  • File size: 217 KB

Meet the Author

Sharon Shinn is a journalist who works for a trade magazine. Her first novel, The Shapechanger's Wife, was selected by  Locus as the best first fantasy novel of 1995. She has won the William C. Crawford Award for Outstanding New Fantasy Writer, and was twice nominated for the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer. A graduate of Northwestern University, she has lived in the Midwest most of her life.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 28, 2000

    Completely unique perspective

    To view the world from the various perspectives outlined in the book was captivating. Read it with an open mind and imagination. I loaned my copy to someone sometime back and it has not been returned. I am seriously considering another copy just to have it and read it again in the future.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 11, 2004

    LOVED IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    wow! This book was amazing. A beautifully written, and original story. Characters are so well developed, especially the strange, yet captivating Lilith. One of the best books I have read so far.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted July 21, 2003

    The most promising of works

    i personally have own three copies and have read them too pieces. It is a can't put down book with just the right amount of twists and turns to keep you on your toes... i hope there is a sequal

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 16, 2001

    too predictable

    I found The Shape-Changer's Wife to be very predictable. I did like Aubrey's character growth, but that was the only highlight for me.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 18, 2001

    Sharon Shinn is a gifted writer

    I just finished Archangel and I am so glad I discovered this author. Her stories are so unique and well written that I am truly sad when I finish one of them. I recommend all of this ladys books to anyone who reads fantasy. I couldnt put her books down.

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