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Witch World

Andre Norton

Andre Norton’s only award entry in this dataset.

Published 1963 by Ace Books · 222 pages

Hugo · 1964

Finalist
Fantasy

On the ballot with

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Synopsis

Simon Tregarth, a desperate fugitive and former military intelligence officer, escapes through a magical portal into the Witch World, a parallel realm where women wield powerful psychic abilities. He becomes embroiled in the conflicts of this medieval-like world, joining forces with the telepathic Witches of Estcarp against invading forces while finding a new purpose and identity.

Experimental tags

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Epic Fantasy
Gender & SexualityReligion & Spirituality

Details

Series
Witch World · Book 1
Author nationality
United States
ISBN
9780441898008