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.