The Daughter of Odren is a short story set in the Earthsea world, focusing on Weed, the daughter of feudal lord Odren, who embarks on a journey to rescue her father from the clutches of a corrupt wizard and her mother. The plot delves into themes of revenge, betrayal, and the complexities of human relationships. Ursula K. Le Guin's writing style in this tale is described as powerful, lyrical, and multi-layered, with subtle conflicts and conflicting perspectives adding depth to the narrative.
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The Daughter of Odren is a short story of betrayal and revenge set in the world of Earthsea, in which Weed, the daughter of Lord Garnet, waits for the day she will have her father back.
For fourteen years, Weed, as she is called, the daughter of Lord Garnet, has brought offerings to the standing stone. Alone in a shallow valley, she implores the stone not to forget her. To remember who he is and the life he led. To wait until the day he will be avenged.
Now the day has finally arrived. After fourteen long years of waiting, he will have his revenge and she will have her father back. Or will she?
Master storyteller Ursula LeGuin takes readers back to Earthsea with this hauntingly beautiful story of betrayal and revenge.
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