'The Dreamthief's Daughter' in the 'Elric Saga' series by Michael Moorcock is a return to the material that made the author famous. It follows Ulric von Bek, an albino German who battles against the rise of Hitler and the Nazis, wielding a family heirloom sword called Ravenbrand. The story intertwines with the concept of the Eternal Champion, linking Ulric with Elric and other familiar characters in Moorcock's multiverse. The plot revolves around Ulric's struggles against the Nazis, his cousin Gaynor, and the ultimate fight to save all existence by teleporting to Germany, summoning dragons, and facing off against Hitler's forces.
The writing style of the book is described as having a detached quality, focusing heavily on dialogues and monologues about the futility of war and the importance of peace. Despite being a lengthy novel with little action, the story presents Ulric as a protagonist who questions the nature of conflicts, reflects on historical events, and navigates the complexities of battling against depravities in a world torn by chaos and law.
From The Publisher:
The first new "Eternal Champion" novel in ten years and a major fantasy publishing event, "The Dreamthief's Daughter" continues the highly successful Elrick Saga. The Count Ulric von Bek meets a figure known to him only in dreams-Elrick of Melnibon, the wandering Prince of Ruins. Somehow the same person, yet separate, their very beings fuse spectacularly. Now the never-ending struggle between Law and Chaos must be fought in both their universes.
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