In 'The Book of Dust: The Secret Commonwealth,' Lyra Belacqua embarks on a perilous journey through a shadowy world filled with political intrigues and hidden secrets. As she searches for her missing daemon, she uncovers a dark conspiracy that threatens the delicate balance between worlds. The narrative intertwines themes of love, sacrifice, and the quest for knowledge, inviting readers to question the nature of truth itself. Alongside new allies and old friends, Lyra must navigate both familiar and uncharted territories, confronting dangers at every turn. This second installment of the series ignites curiosity and adventure, captivating fans and newcomers alike.
By Philip Pullman
Published: 2020
"We are all stories in the end; just make it a good one."
The #1 New York Times Bestseller! Return to the world of His Dark Materials—now an HBO original series starring Dafne Keen, Ruth Wilson, Andrew Scott, and Lin-Manuel Miranda—in the second volume of Philip Pullman’s new bestselling masterwork The Book of Dust. The windows between the many worlds have been sealed and the momentous adventures of Lyra Silvertongue’s youth are long behind her—or so she thought. Lyra is now a twenty-year-old undergraduate at St. Sophia’s College and intrigue is swirling around her once more. Her daemon Pantalaimon is witness to a brutal murder, and the dying man entrusts them with secrets that carry echoes from their past. The more Lyra is drawn into these mysteries, the less she is sure of. Even the events of her own past come into question when she learns of Malcolm Polstead’s role in bringing her to Jordan College. Now Lyra and Malcolm will travel far beyond the confines of Oxford, across Europe and into the Levant, searching for a city haunted by daemons, and a desert said to hold the truth of Dust. The dangers they face will challenge everything they thought they knew about the world, and about themselves. Praise for The Book of Dust “It’s a stunning achievement, this universe Pullman has created and continues to build on.” —The New York Times “Pullman’s writing is simple, unpretentious, beautiful, true. The conclusion to The Book of Dust can’t come soon enough.”—The Washington Post
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The Book of Dust
By Philip Pullman
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Philip Pullman is a celebrated British author best known for his groundbreaking 'His Dark Materials' trilogy, which includes the acclaimed novels 'Northern Lights' (also known as 'The Golden Compass'), 'The Subtle Knife', and 'The Amber Spyglass'. His writing is recognized for its imaginative storytelling, intricate world-building, and philosophical themes that explore morality, religion, and the search for knowledge. Beyond 'His Dark Materials', Pullman has written numerous other works, including the 'Bartimaeus' series and 'The Book of Dust'. Pullman's literature often combines elements of fantasy with rich character development, making him a significant figure in contemporary literature.
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