The Ill-Made Mute
Locus Award nominee 2002.
In a world where creatures of legend haunt the lands of men, and to be caught outside after dark means almost certain death, the inhabitants of Isse Tower are amazed when a mute, starving foundling is discovered outside their gates. With no recollection of name or past, the mute soon realises that the only hope of happiness lies in distant Caermelor, where a wise woman might be able to restore the foundling's memories. To get there, Imrhien must survive a wilderness of endless danger.
Lost and pursued by unhuman wights, Imrhien is saved by Thorn, a mysterious, ranger. But unknown to them, a dark force summons the Unseelie, and malignant hordes amass in the night.
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Cecilia Dart-Thornton graduated from Monash University with an honours degree in Sociology. She began as a teacher and lecturer, then started and ran a business before becoming a full-time writer. Her interests include animal welfare, environmental conservation and digital media. She lives in Australia.
The Bitterbynde
The Bitterbynde consists of three books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
