The Bards of Bone Plain

In Patricia A. McKillip's latest novel, readers delve into the enigmatic world of Bone Plain, a place that has intrigued scholars for centuries despite its elusive nature. Scholar Phelan Cle and his father, archaeologist Jonah Cle, embark on a quest to uncover its history, while Princess Beatrice, the king's youngest daughter, becomes captivated by a lost language hinted at by ancient artifacts. As they navigate this mystical realm woven with poetry and music, the line between reality and the fantastical begins to blur.