Son of a Witch - first US edition
by Gregory Maguire - signed
Fifth novel by the author and another great lyrical fairy tale for adults.
Years after the death of Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, a young man
named Liir, rumored to be Elphaba's son, is discovered by travel caravan leader
Oatsie Manglehand in the ruins of Emerald City and revived by the mysterious
mute waif named Candle. The narative is filled with astute, frequently comical
observations on present-day politics, social injustice, religion, and the human
condition. A continuation of his hugely popular 'Wicked'.
Book is glossy and face appears through hole in front of dust jacket, which is
price intact at $26.95. Boldly signed in black marker on the title page by the
author, from a signing for 'Son of a Witch' on Oct 21, 2005 at Powell's Books.