Patricia Wrede

Patricia Collins Wrede (pronounced "REED-ee") is an American fantasy writer, born 1953 in Chicago, Illinois; she is the eldest of five children.

Books

Lyra

These books share a common setting on a world named Lyra, and are listed here in chronological order rather than by publication. As the books are only loosely connected, they may be read in any order, though order of publication is probably preferable.

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• Caught in Crystal (1987)
• The Raven Ring (1994)
• Shadow Magic (1982)
• Daughter of Witches (1984)
• The Harp of Imach Thyssel (1985)
• Shadows over Lyra (omnibus edition including the first three Lyra novels published) (1997)

The Enchanted Forest Chronicles

This series features Princess Cimorene, as she becomes a dragon's princess, rescues said dragon, falls in love, and ultimately saves the Enchanted Forest. It is usually marketed for young adults. The fourth book (told from the perspective of Cimorene's son, Daystar) was published first, but is considered to properly go last in the series.

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• Dealing with Dragons (1990)
• Searching for Dragons (1991)
• Calling on Dragons (1993)
• Talking To Dragons (1985)

Regency fantasy

Two loosely-connected series of books set in a Regency-era world with magic.

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Cecelia and Kate

with Caroline Stevermer

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The authors' tell these stories from a first-person perspective, as cousins Kate and Cecelia write back and forth, recounting their adventures in magic and polite society. The authors plan to write a third book, set ten years after The Grand Tour, but the title and release date are unknown as of yet. Both of these works are unusual in modern fiction in being epistolary novels, written using the letter game.

Related Topics:
First-person - Epistolary novels - Letter game

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• Sorcery and Cecelia (1988)
• The Grand Tour (2004)

Magic and Malice

"Mairelon" is a gentleman wizard with unusual talents, and Kim is his street waif protégé. Together, they foil plots and generally get into trouble.

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• Mairelon the Magician (1991)
• The Magician's Ward (1997)

Others

• The Seven Towers (1984)
• Snow White and Rose Red (1989)
• Book of Enchantments (1996)
• Star Wars, Episode I - The Phantom Menace (Jr. Novelization) (1999)

Book of Enchantments is a short story collection. The final story, "Utensile Strength", features the Frying Pan of Doom and characters from the Enchanted Forest Chronicles. An earlier story "The Princess, the Cat, and the Unicorn" is also set in the Enchanted Forest. "The Sword-Seller" is set in the Witch World universe created by Andre Norton, while "Stronger than Time", "Cruel Sisters" and "The Lorelei" give alternate versions of, or approaches to fairy tales or folk stories.

Related Topics:
Witch World - Andre Norton

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