Hardcover. 8vo. Published by William Collins Sons & Co Ltd, London, UK. 1966.

Hardcover. 8vo. Published by William Collins Sons & Co Ltd, London, UK. 1966. 160 pgs. First Edition/First Printing. Bound in cloth boards with titles present to the spine. Boards have light shelf-wear present to the extremities. No ownership marks present. Text is clean and free of marks. Binding tight and solid. Alan Garner's second book and featuring Colin and Susan from 'The Weirdstone of Brisingamen'. In this story they are again involved in the problem of evil against good. A chance meeting with the Elf Lord in the woods on the Edge leads them once more to Fundindelve and Cadellin the wizard. The elves need Susan's magic bracelet and against the advice of Cadellin she lends it to them. Soon, without its protection, she is in terrible danger. The only chance is for Colin to invoke the Old Magic. EB; 8vo 8"-9" tall; 160 pages.